Description
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor Thickness | 9.5 mm |
| Drive Type Supported | 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD (SATA I/II/III- up to 6 Gbps) |
| Body Material | Aluminum alloy or ABS plastic |
| Interface | SATA III (6 Gbps) to SATA optical bay |
| Installation | Tool-less design or included screws/mini-screwdriver |
| Hot-Swap | Supported (OS/laptop dependent) |
| Compatibility | Laptops with 9.5 mm optical drive bay |
| Dimensions | ~129 × 129 × 9.5 mm |
| Weight | ~60–90 g |
| Includes | Caddy- screws (x4)- small screwdriver |
9.5 mm HDD/SSD Caddy Adapter – Laptop Optical Drive Bay
Upgrade Your Laptop with a Second Drive Slot
Transform your PC or laptop's CD/DVD bay into a second storage slot. This slim 9.5 mm caddy adapter fits into the optical drive bay- allowing you to mount a 2.5″ SATA HDD or SSD. It’s ideal for increasing storage- backing up data- or enabling dual-drive performance.
Key Features
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Perfect 9.5 mm Design
Specifically crafted to match standard laptop optical drive bay thickness (9.5 mm) for seamless installation citeturn0search0turn0search3. -
Universal SATA III Interface
Compatible with all 2.5″ SATA HDDs and SSDs up to SATA III speeds (6 Gbps) citeturn0search8. -
Aluminum or Durable Plastic Body
Constructed from lightweight aluminum or robust ABS plastic—enhances heat dissipation and durability citeturn0search3turn0search8. -
Easy Installation
Plug & play—no drivers needed. Just swap the optical drive for the caddy with your chosen 2.5″ drive citeturn0search4turn0search7. -
Hot-Swap Ready
Supports insertion/removal without shutting down the system (depending on laptop model) citeturn0search8.
Q&A Section
Q1: Will a 7 mm SSD fit in this 9.5 mm caddy?
A1: Yes. Thinner drives (7 mm) fit perfectly—side screws align to maintain connection citeturn0search14turn0search15.
Q2: Can I use this in a 12.7 mm bay?
A2: Only if your laptop’s optical bay is 12.7 mm thick. Otherwise- use a 9.5 mm model for accurate fit citeturn0search13turn0search12.
Q3: Is it compatible with all OS (Windows/Mac/Linux)?
A3: Yes—no drivers needed. Your OS will automatically recognize the drive citeturn0search8.
Q4: What devices is this compatible with?
A4: Suits all laptops with a 9.5 mm optical bay (CD/DVD slot)- including many models from Dell- HP- Lenovo- Acer- Asus- and more citeturn0search0turn0search7.