Can super glue be used to attach an SSD to a metal holder? [closed]

Solution 1:

I would use something semi-permanent. Double sided tape, Velcro or even some zip ties (tie wraps). Even if it is secured with one screw it is better than it hanging loose - it doesn't matter if it's hanging at an angle, upside down or back to front so long as the connectors and leads are 'comfortable'. The drive may be fine loose, but one thing to consider is the connector can actually wear if the drive is not secured.

Solution 2:

Personally, I'd suggest that you buy the adapter and wait!

If you really HAVE to get the thing in and working - just install and use it wihtout glueing it - an SSD doesn't have moving parts, so its perfectly safe to install and run without needing to fix it in place and then when the proper chassis converter arrives, you can attach it to the case - just remember to not move or kick your base unit in the mean time!

While super glue will work and do what you need it to and will not damage the drive, you will be unable to remove the drive without damaging both the drive and drive bay/case when it comes to swapout time.

Just think - what if you find you need a bigger drive? What if the drive fails? what if you change case? Its really not woreth it for the sake of waiting a day. If its that vital - pay for quick shipping!

Solution 3:

Bought a £5 CD drive adapter (shaped like CD drive with the right connectors) which was about 1mm too large - and 1mm too large doesn't fit. Took the original CD drive, threw out the insides, used the electronics from the cheap adapter, and fit the SSD drive with strong double sided tape. Works perfect.

Without any case, I'd probably use double sided tape instead of superglue; I just would trust it more to last for a few years and be resistant to shock.

Solution 4:

Yes.

SSDs are usually very light and they never exert dynamic forces on their mounts (as HDDs do), so almost any method of fixing them in place will work. But as others suggested, a permanent method, such as glue seems bit overkill, simply let it lie on the bottom of the case and order a proper bracket in the meantime.

As a side note, look on the back of your case motherboard mounting plate. Many cases have a "hidden" SSD mounting point there. Maybe you don't need any brackets after all. https://www.google.com/search?q=backside+ssd+mount&tbm=isch