• Models
  • Contests
  • Slicer
  • Login
  • Start Here
    thingiverse-iconprintables-iconcults3d-iconmakerworld-iconmyminifactory-icon

    3D GO

    3D ModelsContestsCollectionsSaved ModelsOn a mobile device?

3D GO

Privacy Policy
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Image 1
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Image 2
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Image 3
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Image 4
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Image 5
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Image 6
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Image 7
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Image 8
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Thumbnail 1
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Thumbnail 2
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Thumbnail 3
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Thumbnail 4
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Thumbnail 5
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Thumbnail 6
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Thumbnail 7
2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter) 3D Printer File Thumbnail 8

2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD adapter (side mount, offset for IDE adapter)

macman8888 avatarmacman8888

February 13, 2022

thingiverse-icon
DescriptionCommentsTags

Description

Inspired by https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2952341, but with one key difference.

Virtually all 2.5" to 3.5" adapters place the 2.5" drive such that the 2.5" drive's SATA connector sits where the 3.5" drive's connector would. This works great if you're using SATA drives in a SATA system, but it can be problematic if you're trying to adapt a SATA drive for use in an old PATA/IDE system. This adapter sets the 2.5" drive back far enough that you can fit a SATA-PATA adapter in and the PATA connector lands approximately where it would on a real 3.5" PATA drive.

I am successfully using this adapter in a Power Mac G3 B&W and a G4 MDD, both machines where there is very little extra clearance around the drive connections. This adapter allows enough room for the PATA adapter to fit, and I think is a much cleaner solution than using velcro or drilling new holes.

  • All screw holes are sized for M3 screws.
  • The front corner screw of the SSD is located to line up with an existing 3.5" mounting hole. You may need to use a shorter screw here or add a spacer, such as a washer, to avoid bottoming out the screw.
  • A version with a thicker base is also provided. You may find this useful if you need additional space between the drives to accommodate a taller PATA adapter.

License:

Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike

Related Models

Raspberry Pi Dual 2.5" HDD/SSD Case (4B, 3B+, 3B, 2B, B+, 3A+, A+) preview image

Raspberry Pi Dual 2.5" HDD/SSD Case (4B, 3B+, 3B, 2B, B+, 3A+, A+)

Szmalu profile image

Szmalu

539

HDD Cage | 1 - 6 Bays preview image

HDD Cage | 1 - 6 Bays

Moonyx profile image

Moonyx

583

DIAPASON 3D Printer preview image

DIAPASON 3D Printer

oxomoxo profile image

oxomoxo

305

2.5" HDD / SSD Case with Lid preview image

2.5" HDD / SSD Case with Lid

RKDesigns profile image

RKDesigns

169

HDD Storage preview image

HDD Storage

Rcmn profile image

Rcmn

249

2,5 inch SSD/HDD container preview image

2,5 inch SSD/HDD container

kraamaar profile image

kraamaar

197