Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/05/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tina, I use a similar SSD rather than a hard disk on my PC at work and it would also work in a an empty bay. You would need the adapter plate shown on the Amazon link if you have a 3.5" bay, and a SATA cable if you don't have an extra one of those. Spare bays are usually wired with a power cable. If not then a "Y" adapter can be used, <http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=sata+power+y+adapter>. John On 5/23/13 12:49 PM, Tina Manley wrote: > Computer Gurus - > > I read that to really speed up LR, I needed a Solid State Drive so I > ordered this one: > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009LI7CTY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 > > I thought it would be an external drive that I could hook up to USB but > it's not! There are evidently ways to install it in a drive bay, which I > do have. What do I need to do that? Is there any way to use it as an > external hard drive or would that defeat the purpose? > > TIA for any advice. I need it! > > Tina >