So, that's basically everything. If you like my tutorial or have questions, feel free to reply!!!
Heres the direct attachment for the cradle icon files.
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- Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:48 pm
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- Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:45 pm
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Sorry for that died Dropbox link. Use this one instead: http://www.mediafire.com/file/ymid195c7z4o4g9/Cradle_icons.zip If you're using a Mac, do this: 1. Right click ur drive->Get info. 2. Drag the icon file (*.icns) to the drive icon in the popup window. You might have to do this more than once bec...
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:30 pm
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- Topic: Cradle modification complete
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If you wanna make your cradle SSD looks better on your system, you can set custom icons and name. You can make your own icon file or use the icon I made. Get it here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ltfjh422za7i5hj/Cradle%20icons.zip?dl=0 If you're using Windows, do this: 1. Create a txt file in the root ...
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 7:08 pm
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Now put the bottom cover back and put the screws back in place.
Congratulations, you just made yourself a Shinki Cradle with some blazin' fast storage!
Congratulations, you just made yourself a Shinki Cradle with some blazin' fast storage!
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 7:05 pm
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Use a washer to organize the wires if necessary.
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 7:04 pm
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The last step: put a small block of sponge on the PCB. This block should be big enough to push the PCB firmly after you put the bottom cover back, but also small enough so it doesn't apply too much force to the board.
Ariel already did that for me.
Ariel already did that for me.
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:58 pm
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Nearly done. If you have a heatsink, now it's time to stick it onto the controller. For Samsung SSDs, The controller is a square piece in the middle of the PCB. Organize the wires so they do not go over the board. Also make sure there's no short circuit anywhere. No LED pins touching, no metal parts...
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:51 pm
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Now put the circuit board in, carefully glue it in place. Note that I put a thin layer of sponge under the SSD (Cant see in the pictrue).
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:47 pm
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Testing the new LED. Looks great!
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:45 pm
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Plug the PCB into the cables SATA port, and now it's time to put the whole thing in the cradle. First, slide the LED back in place.