Dell Latitude E4200 Info

[chunglau]

You can see the soltec adapter is smaller than a 1.8" drive. I'm estimating the soltec adapter + mSATA SSD will be smaller than the E4200's Samsung microSATA "card" so would fit without too much issue. Good thing is if you go that solution and feel daring can try to wire up the e-sata port to the mSATA SSD and put it in some empty space in the system and then still have the 1.8" drive bay free for another drive.

Thanks. Just to be sure, I am looking to replace the existing Samsung thin uSATA SSD in the E4200. You are saying I cannot simply swap it out with the Renice X3 model, but with the adapter, it will then be a full replacement of the OEM drive?

[User Retired 2]

Anybody want to do a trial fit of a MyDigitalSSD 1.8" SSD in their E4200 with a money-back guarantee if it doesn't fit?

MyDigitalSSD has made an offer for some E4200 owners to do a trial fit of the BulletProof 1.8" microSATA SSD since we don't know if it fits or not. See full offer details at MyDigitalSSD Bullet Proof (PS3105) 1.8" microSATA SSD User Review .

[jaik]

I have successfully upgraded to an Intel 320 Series 300GB 1.8in drive in my e4200. The drive can utilise the lower edge mounting pin and screw hole. It is a perfect fit for the available area so its squeezed into place. This is what everyone wants to see right?


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[Kenneth Chiu]

I have successfully upgraded to an Intel 320 Series 300GB 1.8in drive in my e4200. The drive can utilise the lower edge mounting pin and screw hole. It is a perfect fit for the available area so its squeezed into place. This is what everyone wants to see right?

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This seems great! Unfortunately, the Intel 320 is a bit pricey for me.

[jaik]

It's very expensive compared to the cost of a replacement e4200 these days but I have 2 more years warranty on mine so I could justify it


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[User Retired 2]

@Kenneth, another option to get a 1.8" drive is to use a microsata-to-mSATA adapter + mSATA SSD. The adapter is available now from ebay vendor microsata cables for US$23 mSATA to Micro SATA Adapter 794504826029 | eBay . The adapter has plenty of empy space on the sides so could drill the right mounting holes.

Means can then use the mSATA SSD and later use it in an ultrabook or mSATA equipped notebook like a Lenovo X220/X230.

[Kenneth Chiu]

@Kenneth, another option to get a 1.8" drive is to use a microsata-to-mSATA adapter + mSATA SSD. The adapter is available now from ebay vendor microsata cables for US$23 mSATA to Micro SATA Adapter 794504826029 | eBay . The adapter has plenty of empy space on the sides so could drill the right mounting holes.

Means can then use the mSATA SSD and later use it in an ultrabook or mSATA equipped notebook like a Lenovo X220/X230.

Thanks for the suggestion. So many options, makes my head hurt. Anyway, okay, I've decided to give this a try. I plan to wait on the Mushkin Enhanced Atlas 120GB, which is currently out of stock, but will be in stock soon (I hope).

I noticed that there are notches cut into the adapter, possibly exactly where the screws go. However, if that is the case, I could probably epoxy bits of plastic to extend into the notch, and put the screw holes there. Or, maybe I can just use some double-stick foam tape and skip the screws.

I'll report back, will be 2-3 weeks though, since I have some deadlines coming up.