Can an WD scorpio mobile hard disk be used in an desktop? for storage

[donaldchua]

can my hard disk be used in my desktop?

 

[TheViper]

Yes you can. But you will need to buy an adapter for it to fit in the 3.5" drive slot in the case.

 

[HVDynamo]

If its a SATA drive, you will only need to figure out how to mount it as the SATA connectors are the same for a laptop drive as they are for a desktop drive, however if it is a parallel drive then you need both a mounting solution and an adaptor.

 

[TheViper]

The Scorprio's are SATA. He just needs a 3.5" bracket.



Here's a good one for $7.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817997007&cm_re=2.5_to_3.5_bay-_-17-997-007-_-Product

 

[sub mesa]

Or just use duct tape.