**Product Specifications:**
**Brand:** LinkStone
**Product Name:** Hard Drive Bracket for 9.5mm Laptop Optical Drive Bay
**Compatibility:** SERIAL, Installation method for SAMSUNG Solid State Drive and HDD
**Thickness Options:** 9.5mm, 12.7mm
**Description:** The hard drive bracket allows for the replacement of a laptop optical drive with a hard drive, increasing storage capacity. It features a 6Gbps high-speed transfer rate with a new SATA3 interface. The bracket is compatible with various hard drives including WD, SAMSUNG, and SSDs with a thickness less than 9.5mm. Constructed with aluminum alloy and ABS material for durability, the bracket includes a dual-layer reinforcement design to prevent deformation. It is equipped with four screws for secure installation and comes with a cross screwdriver. The integrated back cover ensures sturdiness, while the spring clip design facilitates easy and safe hard drive installation and removal. The bottom is designed with hollow openings for enhanced heat dissipation.
**Additional Features:**
- Compatible with various laptop models such as Lenovo, Acer, HP, Sony, ASUS, Dell, Toshiba, Samsung, Hasee, Tsinghua Tongfang, and other brands (for reference only).
- Includes old optical drive fixing bracket and bracket plate for secure installation.
- Supports BIOS upgrade for system recognition of the hard drive.
- Allows for switching between main hard drive and optical drive hard drive.
- Provides solutions for fixing issues related to bracket installation and panel compatibility.
**Note:** Due to the wide range of laptop models, compatibility may vary. Please ensure the optical drive is 9.5mm thick and has a SATA interface for proper usage.
**FAQs:**
1. **Why is the system not detecting the hard drive after installing the bracket?**
- Possible reasons include BIOS upgrade, hard drive formatting, or password protection.
2. **Why can't the system boot from the optical drive hard drive after BIOS upgrade?**
- Some laptops may not support booting from the optical drive hard drive due to design limitations.
3. **How to secure the bracket in the laptop?**
- Use the fixing iron piece from the original optical drive to secure the bracket.
4. **What to do if the panel does not match the laptop?**
- Replace the bracket with the original optical drive panel and install the provided panel on the optical drive.
Please refer to the provided instructions and compatibility list for further details.
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