Hey mate, I liked your video for the effort and idea -- but in case you are not aware (I suspect you are not) there are some bad practices going on in this video : You are working on a high-static / ESD surface (fluffy carpet) - It appears you are exposing the electrical contacts of your Hard Drive directly to this high static / ESD surface.... and you are installing FELT PADS(!!!) into your laptop (as spacers / buffers for the drive, I assume). Better to use something that is non static, like rubber pads. Most older Thinkpads actually use rubber pads as an original part to keep drives in place. PS. I would not even operate my laptop on that surface or any static surface (especially one with protruding fluffy bits). There is a some chance you could discharge static into your mobo through the chassis grill or whatever exposed part. Anyway, that's just my 2c.
I'm aware. I've worked on 100+ computers and laptops over the years and never had a problem. But to be safe, ESD should be taken into account for sure.
The cover will keep it from popping out and the connector on the other side will keep it from sliding further inside. The felt pads reduce motion. As long as you're not violently shaking it, it should be fine.
Great solution!
Genius. Thanks for the idea!
very useful. thanks
Hey mate, I liked your video for the effort and idea -- but in case you are not aware (I suspect you are not) there are some bad practices going on in this video : You are working on a high-static / ESD surface (fluffy carpet) - It appears you are exposing the electrical contacts of your Hard Drive directly to this high static / ESD surface.... and you are installing FELT PADS(!!!) into your laptop (as spacers / buffers for the drive, I assume). Better to use something that is non static, like rubber pads. Most older Thinkpads actually use rubber pads as an original part to keep drives in place.
PS. I would not even operate my laptop on that surface or any static surface (especially one with protruding fluffy bits). There is a some chance you could discharge static into your mobo through the chassis grill or whatever exposed part.
Anyway, that's just my 2c.
I'm aware. I've worked on 100+ computers and laptops over the years and never had a problem. But to be safe, ESD should be taken into account for sure.
This will only work as long as you never move your laptop
The cover will keep it from popping out and the connector on the other side will keep it from sliding further inside. The felt pads reduce motion. As long as you're not violently shaking it, it should be fine.