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Can I use the HDD from my laptop in a self-built PC? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by berryjam@lemmy.world to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

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Laptop battery recently died, and I'm planning a new PC build anyway, so I'm wondering: can I just remove the HDD from my laptop and connect it to the motherboard? Would I need any extra parts or hardware? I'm guessing no, but it's hard to research on my phone. Any guidance is appreciated :) thanks!

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[–] phanto@lemmy.ca 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You can 3d print a mount, if you have a (friend who has a) 3d printer, but most of my desktop cases from the last 10 years have at least one 2.5" bay.

[–] berryjam@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

The case I'm thinking of buying will probably do fine then - thanks!