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product_id: 64484917
title: "2nd Hard Disk Drive Adapter for Ultrabay Slim (HDD Exchange frame) for IBM Lenovo T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p, T60, T60p, T61, T61p, Z60t, Z61t, Z61p, X4 UltraBase, ThinkPad X4 Dock, X6 UltraBase, X6 UltraBase Tablet …"
brand: "firstcom"
price: "FREE"
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reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/64484917-2nd-hard-disk-drive-adapter-for-ultrabay-slim-hdd-exchange
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# 2nd HDD slot Compact size Lightweight design 2nd Hard Disk Drive Adapter for Ultrabay Slim (HDD Exchange frame) for IBM Lenovo T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p, T60, T60p, T61, T61p, Z60t, Z61t, Z61p, X4 UltraBase, ThinkPad X4 Dock, X6 UltraBase, X6 UltraBase Tablet …

**Brand:** firstcom
**Price:** FREE
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💡 Unlock Your ThinkPad's Potential!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 2nd Hard Disk Drive Adapter for Ultrabay Slim (HDD Exchange frame) for IBM Lenovo T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p, T60, T60p, T61, T61p, Z60t, Z61t, Z61p, X4 UltraBase, ThinkPad X4 Dock, X6 UltraBase, X6 UltraBase Tablet … by firstcom
- **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- firstcom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted firstcom brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Light as a Feather:** Weighs only 81.6g, making it the perfect travel companion.
- • **Sleek & Slim Design:** Fits seamlessly into your existing setup without bulk.
- • **Maximize Your Storage:** Easily add a second hard drive to your ThinkPad for enhanced performance.
- • **Future-Proof Your Tech:** Compatible with a wide range of Lenovo models for lasting utility.
- • **Effortless Installation:** Quickly swap drives with a user-friendly design.

## Overview

The 2nd Hard Disk Drive Adapter for Ultrabay Slim by Firstcom allows you to effortlessly expand your storage capabilities on various Lenovo ThinkPad models. With a compact design and lightweight build, this adapter is perfect for professionals seeking to enhance their device's performance without compromising on portability.

## Description

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Review: Brilliant Value - I use this bay for keeping a 1TB drive in my IBM/Lenovo T and X series machines. It was easy to set up and move between the machines which either have removable DVD bays and/or docking stations.
Review: Cheap compatible HDD Ultrabay adapter that works perfectly, but you might want to keep a (real) file at hand... - I decided to breathe some new life into my good ol' Thinkpad T60 (since I found out it works like a charm with Windows 7), so I was looking for this adapter, in order to re-install the original Hitachi Travelstar HDD that came with it (which I had already replaced a long time ago with a much larger and faster WD drive) in the Ultrabay, and prepare it for a possible upgrade to Windows 8. Unfortunately, I was not able to find the _original_ Lenovo/IBM ultrabay HDD adapter anywhere on the Web, and I also knew that the original part was extremely costly, for such a simple component; so, I decided to take the "cheap & compatible" route, also thanks to the positive reviews I found on desertcart, and order one of these cheap compatible adapters, instead. Luckily, in my case, too, this specific adapter fits _perfectly_ in my T60's Ultrabay slot, once the optical drive is removed, and it does not leave any considerable space around its frame, either, as it can happen with other, cheaper similar compatible products, apparently. The build is sturdy enough, with strong metal plates above and below the plastic frame, and the general quality of this component looks really high, apart from a _very_ flimsy plastic hinged "locking flap" inside (more on that below). Unfortunately, as another reviewer hinted in its review, too, in my case it was _impossible_ to insert my original Hitachi drive (an 80-Gb 5k160.6 unit, originally supplied with the Thinkpad) into the SATA connector of this adapter, at first: as a matter of fact, the SATA connector inside the adapter does not align perfectly with the SATA connector on my HDD, but it is shifted by approx. 1 mm horizontally, just enough to make the operation impossible. Luckily, I had already read about this also from other reviewers using similar non-genuine components, so I was prepared to solve the problem, which actually took just a couple of minutes and a file (no, not the digital kind, but a traditional, physical, metal one...;-)). As a matter of fact, in my case, I had to actually _file down_ the 2 small plastic tabs on the right internal side of the adapter, which are used to keep the drive in place, in order to be able to place the drive slightly more to the right and align it properly with the shifted SATA connector inside the adapter. Moreover, I also had to file down the plastic protrusions on the small, flimsy hinged plastic "flap" located at the outermost part of the adapter, which is used to press the drive against the SATA connector and avoid disconnection, once the drive is mounted inside. After that, I was able to finally insert my HDD and "lock" it properly, and the good news it that the adapter _works flawlessly_. I immediately tested it with huge file transfers between the 2 drives, which were completed withouth any problem. The adapter even includes a nice blue HDD activity led, similar to the optical drive one. The bad news is the procedure I had to apply is risky, since my drive is now _not_ in contact with _all the 4 side plastic tabs_ inside the the adapter, anymore, and there is a remote chance that, with very rough handling/strong bumps/etc., the drive might move slightly inside the adapter and make a bad connection. Moreover, the back locking flap now moves much more easily, and in case I should turn over the laptop too often or too roughly, in my opinion there is the risk that the flap might partially unlock and turn _inside_ the Ultrabay, and it might get partially stuck, making it difficult to remove the adapter... Luckily, the SATA port inside the adapter is _so_ sturdy, and it makes such a tight fit onto the HDD connector (I really had to push _HARD_ the HDD, in order to insert it onto the connector), that in my opinion the drive would not actually move at all even if I removed the back flap completely, unless I threw the laptop on the floor like a stone, of course... (And I am definitely NOT among those people who would drop a Thinkpad from a ceiling or throw it out of a window to test whether it still keeps working...! ;-)) In the end, I was totally satisfied with this purchase, especially considering the price I paid: nevetheless, I do not know whether or how well other HDDs would fit inside this adapter without such modifications, since I only tested my old one; so, if you do not want to take any such chance, maybe you should buy the original Lenovo/IBM component, instead, provided you can find it and your pockets are deep enough! :-)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001JIUGOW |
| Brand | Firstcom |
| Brand Name | Firstcom |
| Compatible Devices | Tablet |
| Compatible devices | Tablet |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 45 Reviews |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HDC-TP915SA |
| Max number of supported devices | 1 |
| Model Number | HDC-TP915SA |
| Supported Devices Quantity | 1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Firstcom
- **Compatible devices:** Tablet
- **Max number of supported devices:** 1

## Images

![2nd Hard Disk Drive Adapter for Ultrabay Slim (HDD Exchange frame) for IBM Lenovo T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p, T60, T60p, T61, T61p, Z60t, Z61t, Z61p, X4 UltraBase, ThinkPad X4 Dock, X6 UltraBase, X6 UltraBase Tablet … - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KSHWk26KL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant Value
*by A***C on 26 November 2013*

I use this bay for keeping a 1TB drive in my IBM/Lenovo T and X series machines. It was easy to set up and move between the machines which either have removable DVD bays and/or docking stations.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cheap compatible HDD Ultrabay adapter that works perfectly, but you might want to keep a (real) file at hand...
*by V***R on 17 November 2012*

I decided to breathe some new life into my good ol' Thinkpad T60 (since I found out it works like a charm with Windows 7), so I was looking for this adapter, in order to re-install the original Hitachi Travelstar HDD that came with it (which I had already replaced a long time ago with a much larger and faster WD drive) in the Ultrabay, and prepare it for a possible upgrade to Windows 8. Unfortunately, I was not able to find the _original_ Lenovo/IBM ultrabay HDD adapter anywhere on the Web, and I also knew that the original part was extremely costly, for such a simple component; so, I decided to take the "cheap & compatible" route, also thanks to the positive reviews I found on Amazon, and order one of these cheap compatible adapters, instead. Luckily, in my case, too, this specific adapter fits _perfectly_ in my T60's Ultrabay slot, once the optical drive is removed, and it does not leave any considerable space around its frame, either, as it can happen with other, cheaper similar compatible products, apparently. The build is sturdy enough, with strong metal plates above and below the plastic frame, and the general quality of this component looks really high, apart from a _very_ flimsy plastic hinged "locking flap" inside (more on that below). Unfortunately, as another reviewer hinted in its review, too, in my case it was _impossible_ to insert my original Hitachi drive (an 80-Gb 5k160.6 unit, originally supplied with the Thinkpad) into the SATA connector of this adapter, at first: as a matter of fact, the SATA connector inside the adapter does not align perfectly with the SATA connector on my HDD, but it is shifted by approx. 1 mm horizontally, just enough to make the operation impossible. Luckily, I had already read about this also from other reviewers using similar non-genuine components, so I was prepared to solve the problem, which actually took just a couple of minutes and a file (no, not the digital kind, but a traditional, physical, metal one...;-)). As a matter of fact, in my case, I had to actually _file down_ the 2 small plastic tabs on the right internal side of the adapter, which are used to keep the drive in place, in order to be able to place the drive slightly more to the right and align it properly with the shifted SATA connector inside the adapter. Moreover, I also had to file down the plastic protrusions on the small, flimsy hinged plastic "flap" located at the outermost part of the adapter, which is used to press the drive against the SATA connector and avoid disconnection, once the drive is mounted inside. After that, I was able to finally insert my HDD and "lock" it properly, and the good news it that the adapter _works flawlessly_. I immediately tested it with huge file transfers between the 2 drives, which were completed withouth any problem. The adapter even includes a nice blue HDD activity led, similar to the optical drive one. The bad news is the procedure I had to apply is risky, since my drive is now _not_ in contact with _all the 4 side plastic tabs_ inside the the adapter, anymore, and there is a remote chance that, with very rough handling/strong bumps/etc., the drive might move slightly inside the adapter and make a bad connection. Moreover, the back locking flap now moves much more easily, and in case I should turn over the laptop too often or too roughly, in my opinion there is the risk that the flap might partially unlock and turn _inside_ the Ultrabay, and it might get partially stuck, making it difficult to remove the adapter... Luckily, the SATA port inside the adapter is _so_ sturdy, and it makes such a tight fit onto the HDD connector (I really had to push _HARD_ the HDD, in order to insert it onto the connector), that in my opinion the drive would not actually move at all even if I removed the back flap completely, unless I threw the laptop on the floor like a stone, of course... (And I am definitely NOT among those people who would drop a Thinkpad from a ceiling or throw it out of a window to test whether it still keeps working...! ;-)) In the end, I was totally satisfied with this purchase, especially considering the price I paid: nevetheless, I do not know whether or how well other HDDs would fit inside this adapter without such modifications, since I only tested my old one; so, if you do not want to take any such chance, maybe you should buy the original Lenovo/IBM component, instead, provided you can find it and your pockets are deep enough! :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐ Low priced and functional adapter
*by B***A on 21 January 2012*

This product have a very low price, but it is fully functional. The built quality is not the best and I had to do some adjustments to get a good fit to the Ultrabay.

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