My backup/TM drive failed a while ago so I got this one to replace it. The only problem is that 2 (in 4) of the holes for the screws to mount it internally are in the wrong place. I thought about returning it, but I checked and it’s like that for every single HDD of this size or larger. I guess the world randomly decided to change the standard position for no apparent reason at some point before these sizes existed.
I got it on sale for ~$140, which is cheaper than most 6TB drives. So I don’t want to downgrade. I’d use duct tape but Apples slider mounts are so close together the duct tape would probably prevent it from sliding in.
If I had a 3D printer or crafting equipment I could easily make adapter brackets, but I don’t. I looked for an existing one for sale, but found no sign of one existing. Any thoughts/suggestions?
Edit:
I just noticed the 2009-2012 Mac Pro mounting trays look just like mine except that they have 2 extra screw holes to support both kinds of drives: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/images...prodbktlg6_hard_drive_bracket_for_1213098.jpg
Does anyone know if they will also fit in a 2008 Mac Pro? Looks like they’re selling for ~$25.
Never mind, found that answer here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/mac-pro-hard-drive-trays-compatibility.2097654/
I still need a solution though.
I got it on sale for ~$140, which is cheaper than most 6TB drives. So I don’t want to downgrade. I’d use duct tape but Apples slider mounts are so close together the duct tape would probably prevent it from sliding in.
If I had a 3D printer or crafting equipment I could easily make adapter brackets, but I don’t. I looked for an existing one for sale, but found no sign of one existing. Any thoughts/suggestions?
Edit:
Does anyone know if they will also fit in a 2008 Mac Pro? Looks like they’re selling for ~$25.
Never mind, found that answer here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/mac-pro-hard-drive-trays-compatibility.2097654/
I still need a solution though.
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