“type of drive can you use a laptop ssd in a desktop”
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Yes you can use this drive in a laptop... When you use a solid state drive it is important that you access your BIOS and change or configure the SATA settings from IDE mode to AHCI.... When you do this make sure you do it before attempting to install windows.. If you try and switch to ACHI after you have installed windows you will have problems... You get a huge performance advantage in AHCI mode so it's important to remember to do that first
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Laptop hard drives are smaller than the 3.5" of a desktop. You can purchase an adapter or casing for this ssd that would fit into a desktop.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Google some things about changing settings in your BIOS to AHCI and make sure your not on IDE still!!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Of course, as long as your desktop has a SATA interface (most motherboards 4 years or older do, if not you can always buy an internal SATA card). You might need a 3.5 bay tray to fit the SSD. I didn't need to because I custom build my desktop and I gave it room for 2 SSD bays and 4 regular 3.5" bays.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Absolutely. You need to make sure you have the right bracket kit.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, it's the same interface. You can buy a adapter if you want to make it fit 3.5 or just install 1 screw.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes you can Most SSD are 2.5 in size
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I'm not sure, but I know you can use this particular ssd in either a laptop or desktop.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Absolutely, if the desktop has SATA connectors. If it is an older desktop with standard IDE drives you will need an IDE to SATA adapter plug-in board which is inexpensive (usually substantially less than $20.00.) You may also need an inexpensive 2.5 to 3.5" drive adapter to mount it properly.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Would suggest checking that your desktop has a bracket that fits your new hard drive with at least a screw or 2. If it isn't mounted it would be dangling about when the case moves.
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