Storage slot is too compact for the SSD size.
Storage slot is too compact for the SSD size.
Hey everyone. I have this old Latitude e6410 that I'm trying to put an ADATA SSD in. The issue is that the original HDD is a few MM thicker than the SSD and as a result, the SSD doesn't truly fit properly and doesn't connect with the internal sata connectors. One of the issues seems to be this plastic ramp or lever that is pushing the SSD up, making it miss the connectors when the plastic bracket you attach to the drive snaps into the laptop itself. The HDD is probably heavy enough to push it out of the way, but the SSD is obviously super light. Short of me just gluing a piece of plastic to the SSD to make it match the thickness of the HDD, I'm out of ideas and am super frustrated with this thing. Anyone have any ideas? Any experience with this laptop? I've seen some youtube comments saying they just did it using gravity, so I'm not the only person that has happened to, but that doesn't work for me. Thanks for any help!
It might make insertion simpler if you turn the laptop upside down when placing the drive.
I can't provide an image directly, but I can describe it in detail or help you find a picture online.
It seems like the term you're referring to is likely a minor black component on the right side. I'm not entirely confident about it, but it could be the problem.
It seems someone has used tape or plastic baffle inside the laptop, which isn't meant to be there!
The two drives being discussed (apologies for the cluttered space):
I purchased it from an uncertain source, and I’m willing to take it off if there was a clear path to access the internal components. Once the plastic covering of the bottom was removed, there were no fasteners in that spot.