 Key Features
* Enable Compact Flash (CF) to be used like ordinary 2.5" IDE hard drive
* Compatible with CFI/II, MicroDrive™ *
* Choice of single slot or dual slots CF adapter
* Drive access LED
* IDE interface
* Mini 44-pin IDE male connector (2.5" IDE hard drive connector)
* Bootable
* Compatible** with DOS, Windows 3.1, NT4, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac or Linux
* Supports DMA and Ultra DMA modes (only on flash media card with such features)
* CF Type II or MicroDrive can only be inserted into the CF1 position of the adapter.
** Media must be in the device during boot up. Media is not hot swappable
Illustration of replacing the hard drive with a CF Adapter in a Notebook Locate 2.5" IDE drive door and remove the screws to open the door. Remove 2.5" IDE hard drive from 44 pin IDE connector. Attach the CF Adapter with CF card inserted onto the 44 pin IDE connector with key pins matching.  
note: the CF can be secured inside the hard drive cavity with a double face tape. A small piece of styrofoam block may also be shaped to fit and fill the extra space. This usually not necessary as the CF media is very light and the IDE connector makes a very tight connection that is highly unlikely to come loose. See followinglink for more detail.
2.5" to 3.5" Adapter available here |
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