need help installing new HDD

[atavax]

A 3.5" HDD died, i bought a replacement, the replacement doesn't have holes in the same spot anyone know of like an adapter that i could use?

There are only 4 holes in the bottom of the new hdd and 2 extend past the mount when i have the other 2 attached, no way to use the other two. Is there maybe an adapter i can buy or maybe just duct tape it?

new hdd: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822146142

[unkn0wn1]

turn the hdd around

[atavax]

9 minutes ago, unkn0wn1 said:

turn the hdd around

if this is serious, how can i turn the hdd to get it to attach securely?

[unkn0wn1]

The hole spacing may be different that what it seems to look like. compare the bottom of both drives and see if the holes line up.

 

 

 

my last post was kinda stupid I didn't get a good enough look at the picture

[atavax]

yes, the hole spacing is different, the holes don't line up. I can't get the holes to line up, so what options do i have?

[unkn0wn1]

http://thecus.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/GetAttachment/708/8008 according to that article there are two different spaces for the screw holes.

 

as far as mounting it you could try to remove the rubber dampeners and mount it directly on the sled.

[unkn0wn1]

the other option is to just screw it in with the two holes it should work just as well, and should be fairly secure.