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Inspiron 530s - How to add SATA/ESATA external port?
I just got an external DVD burner which can use either USB or SATA connect. My Inspiron 530s doesn't have an external SATA outlet, so I'm using USB, which is very slow.
The burner came with a bracket, connectors and cable to add a SATA outlet to the computer. But since these Inspirons are designed to be compact, unfortunately the bracket is too big. It's the standard 4 3/4 length slide-in bracket. Inspirons use 3 1/8 inch.
Is it possible to get one of these smaller brackets, rigged for a SATA outlet, so as to be able to fit onto my Inspiron? Does Dell sell such things, to support these compact Inspirons?
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January 2nd, 2010 13:00
Thanks! I went ahead and ordered it. It didn't specifically say the size, that I could see, but it does look small. I checked inside my computer and there are two available SATA ports, so if it's the right size it should be no problem. Thanks again for the link.
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tomcran
You can find a low profile eSATA bracket HERE
To use an eSATA bracket, an open SATA port on the motherboard is required.
Bev.