Slimline SATA Optical Drive Adapter 22-pin to 13-pin

A simple bridge between two connector layouts

• Matched pinout for the bay

  The input end takes a standard 22-pin SATA connector and the output end fits a 13-pin Slimline SATA port. You get the exact layout your laptop bay expects, with no guessing about which pins line up.

• Gold pins and alignment tabs

  The contact pins are gold-plated and the guide tabs sit on both connector ends. Line the tabs up and the adapter seats square instead of sitting slightly skewed in the port.

• Verify the label before you buy

  The body carries a molded SLIMLINE SATA marking, so you can confirm the part at a glance on the bench. Compare your drive and bay against the two ends before you connect anything.

Seat it straight, then connect the drive

1. 1
   Power off and unplug

   Shut the laptop down fully and disconnect it from power before touching the bay.

2. 2
   Check both ends

   Confirm your drive has a 22-pin SATA connector and the bay takes a 13-pin Slimline port. Both ends should match the layouts on the adapter.

3. 3
   Align the tabs and seat

   Line up the guide tabs by hand and press the adapter straight into the port. If it resists, back it out and check the orientation instead of pushing harder.

4. 4
   Connect the drive and test

   Seat the drive into the adapter, close the bay, power on and confirm the system detects the drive. Tidy the leftover cable with cable organizers so it stays clear of the fan.