I attempted a SATA conversion on this system and ruined the mainboard. The other components are in perfect condition, no scratches, cracks, or dents. Will sell the whole ensemble or you can buy just one of the parts: 1) 14" 1440x1050 LCD Lid with hinges, Wifi antenna, and bluetooth antenna 2) 1.86GH...

RealBlackStuff, Thank you for your advice. If you look closely, Pin 11 is connected to IDE Pin 40, and power and ground already wired as you suggested. I thought that the Pin 11 wire might be causing an issue, so I removed it. This had no affect. I also noted that there is a 20 ohm resistance in the...

Hi All, I decided to take the plunge and perform the SATA conversion on my T43 2686-E7U. It's been my daily computer for 7 years, so perhaps it was unwise to try this. First, I want to third the opinion that the SATA-PATA chip is really REALLY small. If you want to do this conversion cleanly, you wi...