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12.7mm Optical Bay to SSD HDD Caddy - 2.5 Inch SATA3 Aluminum Bracket for Laptop DVD Drive Slot with LED Indicator
Upgrade your laptop storage by replacing the optical drive with a 2.5 inch SSD or HDD using this all-aluminum optical bay caddy. Designed for laptops with a 12.7 mm DVD drive bay, it lets you add a second drive for faster performance, more space, or a dedicated backup disk. The caddy includes screws for a firm hold, features LED status indicators for power and activity, and uses a SATA3 interface for quick and stable data transfer.
Key Features and Specifications
- Optical drive to SSD HDD caddy for adding a 2.5 inch drive to a laptop
- Designed for 12.7 mm optical bay (DVD drive slot) installations
- Aluminum alloy construction with scratch protection film to prevent surface marks
- Includes four screws for secure mounting and reduced looseness
- Two-color LED indicator shows power and drive activity status
- Output interface: SATA3, backward compatible with SATA1 and SATA2
- Applicable hard drive size: 2.5 inch SATA
- Supports 2.5 inch drives with 9 mm, 9.5 mm, or 12.5 mm thickness (drive dependent)
- Compatible with laptops that have a SATA optical drive bay in 12.7 mm size (also used in some 9.5 mm and 9.0 mm systems depending on model)
Dimensions
- Thickness: 12.7 mm
- Width: 127 mm
- Length: 126 mm
Ideal Examples of Usage
- Adding a second SSD for faster storage and better performance
- Installing an HDD for large file storage while keeping an SSD as system drive
- Upgrading an older laptop without replacing the entire device
- Creating a dual-drive setup for work files, games, or backups
- Extending storage for video, photo, and document libraries
Why This Caddy Is Perfect to Buy
This caddy is a simple way to get more storage from a laptop that still has an optical drive bay. It adds flexibility, helps extend laptop lifespan, and supports modern SATA3 speeds. The aluminum build improves durability, while LED indicators make it easy to confirm drive activity at a glance.
Interesting Facts About Optical Bay Drive Caddies
- Many older laptops include an optical bay that can be repurposed for extra storage
- SATA3 support allows good performance even with modern SSDs, depending on laptop chipset
- Dual-drive setups are popular because they combine speed and capacity without external drives
Package included:
- 1 x Hard Disk Drive Mounting Bracket
- 4 x Screw
- 1 x Screwdriver
- 1 x Baffle Plate
- 1 x English User Manual
Package: Euroblister
EAN: 5714122623171
Related categories: Computer and Laptop Accessories, Data Storage, External Hard Drive
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