Notebook SATA connector?

[mikeblas]

I'm going to upgrade the SATA drive in my laptop, and I'm wondering if I need to buy an adapter to transfer the data over.

Are SATA data and power connectors on notebook drives the same as those on desktop drives? Are they smaller, or a different form factor?

 

[SC385]

2.5 sata drives have the same power and data connectors. You can hook it right up to your desktop and have no problems.

 

[mikeblas]

Thanks! I finally found this TechReport article that confirms it.

 

[Vague]

if you do this a lot with any drives, this is an excellent adapter:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812232002