This time, I came into possession of a T22 without the HDD and the cover. So it is only obligatory for me to come up with something just like the IBM ThinkPad 560Z External SD Card HDD Caddy.
With this SD2IDE caddy, you can use an SD card as the internal storage for this laptop, and easily swap it out for a different one.
Supposedly, this one is also compatible with T23. However I don't have one to test it out.
Screw & nuts
SD2IDE Adapter
To shuck the SD card extender, insert a flat piece of tool into the opening and twist. We don't use the shell.
Print all models in their original orientations.
The parts should be printed with support. Try tree support as it wastes less plastic and is easier to remove in one go.
I printed my parts in a black/red color scheme. You can go for a pure black one for more stealthy effects.
Insert the SD extension into the SD2IDE adapter. Drop both of the into the cavities in the caddy.
Fold the excessive ribbon cable as shown in the picture.
Cover the lids onto the adapters and screw them down with 4 sets of M2x6 screw and nut.
If you ended up with more slack with the ribbon cable, try to fold them within the slack areas as shown in the photo. Tuck some of it below the SD2IDE lid to make sure they don't come loose.
Put the faceplate onto the caddy as shown in the pictures.
The top of clamp on the faceplate should be flush with the top of the caddy.
Make sure the "chin" part of the caddy is not stuck out side of the faceplate.
Drop a M3 nut into the hole. You can tighten down the nut all the way into the bottom of the hole with the help of an M3 screw, then undo the screw and add a drop of super glue to secure this nut in place.
Slide the caddy into the HDD cavity on the laptop.
Make sure the three 3.5mm sockets come through the holes, then press the assembly all the way in so the IDE pins engage with the IDE socket.
Screw in the M3x16 screw into the hole on the bottom of the laptop, all the way in, but don't over tighten it. The screw head should be flush with the caddy surface.
Test the installation with an SD card. It should go in smoothly without much resistance.
Once in place, the outside of the SD card should be flush with the edge of the laptop.
Finally, verify that the screen lid can close correctly.
And that's it!
Category: Computer
The author marked this model as their own original creation. Imported from Thingiverse.