how do I add a SSD in a DELL DIMENSION E310/3100 caddie

electromagnetic  

The Startech 2.5 to 3.5 inch SATA Aluminum Hard Drive Adapter Enclosure, should work fine, providing it is no more than 1" in height.

Bev.

Dimensions & Weight

Width

10.15 cm

Depth

4.75 cm

Height

2.55 cm

Weight

216 g

Physical Characteristics
Enclosure Type	Aluminum and Plastic
Max Drive Height	12.5 mm [0.5 in]
Product Height	36 mm [1.4 in]
Product Length	146 mm [5.7 in]
Product Weight	260 g [9.2 oz]
Product Width	101.5 mm [4 in]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Technology-2-5-3-5-Brackets-Screws/dp/B00DGL2X7I/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1459709648&sr=8-29&keywords=ssd+2.5+to+3.5

I got that SSD adapter but the power and data cables wont connect properly.

electromagnetic  

As the bay adaptor is 1.4' in height, it is possible that the adaptor will not fit into the internal bay, as the bay is made to take standard 3.5" wide x 1" high hard drives.

Why do the SATA data and power connectors not fit?

Bev.

Hi Electromagnet,

It would be helpful if you explain exactly what you are trying to do. If you are looking for some way of holding an SSD in a desktop, I've got a post on that topic. Just search.

If you are unable to connect the SSD to your existing SATA data and power connectors in your Dimension 3100, please provide some information about the exact make and model of the SSD. Most of them take standard SATA connectors, but of course there's no way for anyone to know what problem you're running into unless you explain things.

I have this tray for the SSD to the hard drive caddie.

The data and power cables are blocked.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Technology-2-5-3-5-Brackets-Screws/dp/B00DGL2X7I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I have this tray for the SSD to the hard drive caddie. The data and power cables are blocked. www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top

electromagnetic

Quote:

'The data and power cables are blocked'

That does not tell me anything. Is it a cable issue, or what?

Which bay adaptor are trying to use, the first one you posted a link to, or the Kingston Technology 2.5-3.5 inch Brackets and Screws for Solid State Drive, that you posted a second link to?

Bev.

http://i.imgur.com/U9qypdp.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/T5bbZ7W.jpg

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Kingston Technology 2.5-3.5 inch Brackets and Screws for Solid State Drive

I got this and tried to use it but I can't connect the leads.

I was using that. Trying to put a SSD in that blue caddie and can't figure out how to make sure the power and data cables reach properly.

http://i.imgur.com/i7CZD2A.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/AheMSKX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/U9qypdp.jpg

I am trying to put a SSD in that blue caddie and connect the power and data leads, but they don't reach.

I bought the Kingston Technology 2.5-3.5 inch Brackets and Screws for Solid State Drive.

But it is out of alignment.

electromagnetic posted:

I am trying to put a SSD in that blue caddie and connect the power and data leads, but they don't reach. I bought the Kingston Technology 2.5-3.5 inch Brackets and Screws for Solid State Drive. But it is out of alignment.

http://i.imgur.com/i7CZD2A.jpg>

electromagnetic

Regards to the hard drive carrier, you could cut and remove the plastic tab that's stopping access to the SSD data connector, the plastic tab is not required, it's only there for to hold a standard 3.5" HD in place inside the carrier, this would be a very simple fix.

As the default data and power cables are too short to reach the SSD.

Try replacing the SATA data cable with a longer cable, SATA data cables are readily available in all sizes up to 24", see Here:

 www.newegg.com/.../ProductList.aspx;IsNodeId=1&N=100172197 600020217

Regards to the power cable being too short, buy a SATA power cable extension, similar to This:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812400340

Bev.

I recommend the Silverstone SDP08. I have used it in the Dell BTX chassis, although I had to cut out a piece from the back of the blue caddy.

I found this. This might fix the problem.

www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref=sr_1_1;ie=UTF8&qid=1459728246&sr=1-1&keywords=Startech++22+Pin+SATA+Power+and+Data+Extension+Cable

I found this. This might fix the problem. www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref=sr_1_1;ie=UTF8&qid=1459728246&sr=1-1&keywords=Startech++22+Pin+SATA+Power+and+Data+Extension+Cable

electromagnetic

Yes, the dual SATA power and data cable shown in your link, should work.

Bev.

This fits perfect, but Windows 10 has to have drivers, for the chipset, audio, and graphics card.

Which you can get, I loaded them, fiddle with the settings and windows features.

http://imgur.com/do0czo9