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Green circuit board with gold connectors and 40-pin ZIF socket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK mSATA to CE ZIF 40Pin SSD Adapter 50mm 1.8inch

SKU CH-2N0D-51AA1

Converts a 50mm mSATA slot to a 40pin ZIF interface for 1.8inch SSD or HDD upgrades

  • Converts 50mm mSATA to ZIF 40Pin interface
  • Enables 1.8inch ZIF SSD or HDD installation in notebook
  • Driver-free hardware conversion for immediate use
  • Optimised circuit layout ensures stable read-write performance
  • Compact card fits limited space in older laptops

Purpose & Audience

This adapter converts a 50mm mSATA Mini PCIe slot into a CE ZIF 40Pin interface for 1.8inch ZIF SSD or HDD installation. It targets owners of older notebooks that still use the ZIF connector and want to replace the original drive with an mSATA solid-state module. The card is not for users whose laptops lack a 50mm mSATA slot or who need to connect a 30mm mSATA device.

Build Integration

The module plugs directly into the existing 50mm mSATA Mini PCIe slot and presents a ZIF 40Pin connector for the 1.8inch drive, requiring no additional drivers or software configuration. Its compact circuit board fits the tight internal space of legacy laptops and frees the builder from sourcing scarce ZIF storage media. The adapter only accepts 50mm mSATA modules; 30mm variants are physically incompatible.

Thermals Noise & Power

As a passive conversion board with no active components, it adds negligible heat and produces no audible noise during operation. Power draw is limited to the mSATA drive itself, so the notebook’s original power budget remains unchanged. Stable signal routing supports reliable read and write performance for everyday file storage and system tasks.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 354 comparable items (median $21.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will a 30mm mSATA module fit this adapter?

No, the adapter only accepts 50mm mSATA modules. The 30mm size is not compatible.

Does the adapter need a driver to work?

No driver is required. The conversion is purely hardware and works once the card is installed.

What original drive interface must my laptop have for this to work?

Your laptop must currently use a 1.8inch ZIF 40pin hard drive or SSD. The adapter replaces that drive.

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