CF-74 HDD Caddy - Is There an Alternative?

[Pareto Optimal]

Is there an alternative or something I can jury rig as a HDD caddy on a CF-74?
Thanks

[toughasnails]

Nope , we have talked about this before...some look close but I think you are going to have to shell out $$$$ for one...sorry

[MrRe]

Not sure where you are in the World but..
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[Shawn]

Cheap Chinese cable, packing peanuts, glue gun...and Bob's your uncle

[Pareto Optimal]

I was thinking silicone HDD case, styrofoam shim, cheap chinese cable (got a link?) and something to mold to the side of the laptop to hold everything in (any ideas?).

I'm in U.S..

[ADOR]

Not a CF-74 but a mod I do on CF-73's. Give you a idea or two. I haven't got my hands on a 74 yet so I am not sure how big the caddy is.

Down and Dirty CF-73 Caddy

[toughasnails]

I was thinking silicone HDD case, styrofoam shim, cheap chinese cable (got a link) and something to mold to the side of the laptop to hold everything in (any ideas?).

I'm in U.S..

are you thinking the cheap cables they sell for the 18 and 29 because they are different. The 74 is like the 19 and 52 if I am right ??...sata for one thing and the other end is different too. Without that plastic piece on the end it will not line up right

[Shawn]

I was thinking silicone HDD case, styrofoam shim, cheap chinese cable (got a link) and something to mold to the side of the laptop to hold everything in (any ideas?).

I'm in U.S..

double face trim tape from auto dept at wal mart. Cut up an old laptop cd drive faceplate.

[techtuff]

Hey Guys,

I travel to Hong Kong about once a year, I attend trade-shows with THOUSANDS of manufacturers and in 2011 I spent A LOT of time / effort trying to find one who can do the CF-74 cable. Cable easy... but not the proprietary connector that attaches to it... no luck without spending A LOT of money with no guarantees... and I consider myself to be pretty good at sourcing. To be honest the one thing that has probably caused me a lot of time and frustration is this !!@#$ cable

As of this point in time, I can guarantee you will not find anyone who can sell you the cable separately.

But best of luck, and if you do find someone, I will humbly bow to you...

Peace

[toughasnails]

Take a good look...this is what you need. Like I said and techtuff said never seen one any where before like it . For me to buy this it cost me $52.40 + s/h($25.00) from heartlands...I had the caddy but no cable.