2-HDD BlackBook

[du0wow]

I'm currently rocking my 2006 BlackBook with an SSD, but is there any way that I can throw away my broken ODD and replace it with another 9.5mm HDD?

 

[Intell]

Yes. You need an Optibay type thing. But you need one that connects to your Macbook's PATA port and converts it into a SATA port for the hard drive.

 

[charlieroberts]

I did it once, worked perfectly. Optibay is the way to go. There are cheaper knock offs but dont have a link handy. I bought mine on Amazon.

 

[McGiord]

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/drive_bracket/datadoubler/

 

[Intell]

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/drive_bracket/datadoubler/

None of these are compatible with the OP's Macbook. He need a PATA one.

 

[du0wow]

Thanks Intell, but will the transfer rate be affected much when using a PATA-SATA converter?

 

[Intell]

When using a hard drive, you won't notice the difference. But with a SSD, you will. As the PATA bus is ATA/100 and is two thirds the theoretical maximum of the SATA I port in that Macbook.

 

[du0wow]

When using a hard drive, you won't notice the difference. But with a SSD, you will. As the PATA bus is ATA/100 and is two thirds the theoretical maximum of the SATA I port in that Macbook.

I use SATA for the SSD, and PATA will be reserved for the HDD so hopefully I won't be able to notice the difference. Thank you