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Small green circuit board with a narrow ZIF socket on one edge and a 26pin mSATA connector on the other

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 1.8" ZIF/LIF CE HDD to 26Pin mSATA Adapter

SKU CH-AQGH-C9YST

Converts 1.8" ZIF/LIF CE drives to 26pin mSATA for legacy storage reuse in laptops and embedded systems

  • Converts 1.8" ZIF/LIF CE drives to 26pin mSATA
  • Reuses legacy ultrathin HDDs and SSDs in modern systems
  • Stable signal transmission via compact PCB design
  • Plug-and-play operation with no extra drivers required
  • Small form factor suits retro hardware and industrial upgrades

ZIF/LIF CE to mSATA conversion

This adapter converts a 1.8 inch ZIF or LIF CE hard drive or solid state drive into a standard 26 pin mSATA device. It targets technicians and hobbyists who need to reuse legacy ultrathin storage in laptops, industrial PCs or embedded systems. The compact PCB provides plug and play operation without extra drivers.

26 pin mSATA output interface

The single specification that decides compatibility is the 26 pin mSATA connector on the host side. Your target system must accept a 26 pin mSATA module for this adapter to function. It does not work with other mSATA pin counts or different form factors.

Enables legacy drive reuse

The adapter lets you migrate data from old generation 1.8 inch ZIF or LIF disks and repurpose them in mSATA supported equipment. It changes the physical and electrical interface so the drive appears as a normal mSATA device to the host. No bundled software or cables are included.

Highlights

  • Converts 1.8" ZIF/LIF CE drives to 26pin mSATA
  • Reuses legacy ultrathin HDDs and SSDs in modern systems
  • Stable signal transmission via compact PCB design
  • Plug-and-play operation with no extra drivers required
  • Small form factor suits retro hardware and industrial upgrades

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How does the adapter let a 1.8" ZIF or LIF CE drive work in a 26pin mSATA slot?

The adapter converts the ZIF/LIF CE interface of a 1.8inch drive to a standard 26pin mSATA connection so the older storage can be used in laptops, industrial PCs or embedded boards.

What interface conversion does the adapter perform and what does it enable?

It converts a 1.8inch ZIF/LIF CE interface to a 26pin mSATA interface, enabling reuse of legacy ultrathin drives in systems that only accept mSATA.

What physical space is needed to install the adapter with a drive?

The compact PCB is designed for smallformfactor installation, fitting alongside a 1.8inch drive in tight laptop, industrial or retro chassis.

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