The hard disk though is not a conventional hard disk, but a solid state drive, and replacing it proved to be not trivial. The asus zenbookzenbook prime ssd features a split connector with 12 pins on the larger portion and 6 on the remaining i assume for power and data, respectively. Apple 20 macbook air pro retina ssd to pcie 4x adapter card is used to convert your ssd from a 20 or macbook air or pro to pcie 4x in a desktop. Both machines are clad in aluminum, has 1080p gloss ips touch screens. Lisa gade compares the samsung series 7 ultra and the asus zenbook prime ux31a touch windows 8 ultrabooks with touch screen. Wireless adapter card for asus zenbook ux31e laptop wifi. Zenbook ux21 ux31 ux51 id14822 and a samsung 500gb 850 evo m. I also highly doubt that the owc ssd will work since its tailored for apple s proprietary connector.
The gain in speed is marginal i had the adata xm11 256gbv2 but twice the disk space is very welcomed. Only 2 hard disks were produced for this model, sandisk u100 and adata xm11. Jul 03, 20 hello its my first time to get into this forum and hopefelly i will find a solution to my problem. Mar 24, 2019 the fact is that asus has placed in these notebooks, selfdeveloped disks and these slats ssd m. Videoanleitung zum austausch einer defekten ssd im asus ux31a. The ux31 uses a non standard connector for the ssd.
I am looking for a usb adapter for the sdsa5jk128g for my asus ux31as. Buy applemacbook air ssd adapter adapters and converters. The adapter is not compatible for any apple brand laptops, designs only for asus zenbook. In 2011, apple s inch macbook air fought the asus zenbook ux31 in a round battle to determine which was the better ultraportable notebook. Ngff 128 gb ssd laptop solid state drive sdsa5jk128g for asus ux21 ux31 taichi21 taichi31. Upgrading to 512gb ssd on asus zenbook ux31a update. Adata adapter for asus zenbook ssd sandisk xm11 znk1 ux21 ux31.
This unit is an apple macbook air a69 a70 a77 64g 128g 256g ssd to 3. Ngff 128 gb ssd laptop solid state drive sdsa5jk 128g for. Hard drive capacity may be reserved for system recovery, while ssd partitions may be reserved for data storage, or for operating system sleep mode functionality to reduce power. Samsung series 7 ultra vs asus zenbook prime ux31a touch. Only support the ssd from asus ux31 ux21 taichi 21 taichi 31. Instant resume long battery life fast ssd excellent sound.
It fit for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook, replace following ssd by. Find great deals on ebay for asus ux31a and asus ux31a i5. Capacity ngff storage device it support 4 sizes ngff m. Asus zenbook ux31e ssd replacement ifixit repair guide. This product was designed to solve the problem of asus zenbook laptops that have a nonstandard ssd. The asus ux31 sets the performance bar high for ultrabooks, but doesnt quite offer the solid feel you would expect of a notebook with its price. Asus engineering has been able to accomplish the feat of bestowing zenbook prime with uncompromising technical excellence despite its ultrasuave and compact form. It is used to convert sata ssd hdd as an ssd for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook. Asus zenbook ux31a should be recalled due to adata ssd. Card, hard disk drive replacement converter for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook. If the bios does not detect ssd, you can try to use the eraser to lick the gold finger of the adapter card. The asus zenbook ux31 is one of the first laptops to conform to intels ultrabook specification and, right away, well tell you it stands toetotoe with apple. With external power adapter for mac os laptop pc mini usb hub.
The adapter allows the installation of ssd as system disk, boot the operating system directly, without having to install any drivers, but does not affect the execution speed of the ssd storage devices. Asus cannot guarantee memory compatibility with other brands. Buy asus ac power adapters adapters and converters. Up to 3rd generation intel core i7 processors ivy bridge platform are at the heart, while sata 6gbs ssd storage outpaces normal hard drives by up to four times. Fits for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook which can allow for the adaption of using a higher capacity sata storage device. I think my ssd is dead, so im searching to replace it with another new one but the problem is that the connector was not stadard msata, i have a sandisk ssd u100 with a proprietary connector. Ive just upgraded the ssd on my asus ux31a following your steps. It is used to read or write an ssd from asus ux31 ux21 taichi21 as external hdd. I dont know very well but it seems that the ones on the macbook air looks like quit similar. How to install a solid state drive ssd in an asus zenbook ux32vd. Online shopping from a great selection at electronics store. The adapter is not compatible for apple brand laptops, designs only for asus zenbook the adapter supports only 4 sizes of ngff ssd 2230224222602280mm note. Asus zenbook ux31a should be recalled due to adata ssd defect. The asus zenbook ux31 is a slim, stylish ultrabook that not only packs a robust core i5 processor and 128gb ssd into its 3pound unibody aluminum chassis, but a.
Fit for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook, replace following ssd by higher capacity sata storage device. I looked at that as a potential solution as well but i am not sure there is enough room inside my ux31a for the adapter, an ssd cable which is what connects to that adapter you posted. May 23, 2012 in other words, the macbook air and zenbook ssds are not compatible with one another. Adapter to convert sandisk sd5se2sdsa5jk or adata xm11, found in asus ux31 ux21, to a standard m.
Pa5112 sata hdd card as sandisk sd5se2sdsa5jk adata xm11 for asus ux31 ux21. Its smooth and responsive feel make navigating around mac os x a pleasure. Both can be found on ebay but are quite expensive or aliexpress but im concerned about the genuinity and reliability. The asus ux31 ux21 adata xm11 xm11 xm11zzb5 ssd to 2.
Ssd to 18 pin adapter card ssd for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook. Jan 23, 2012 the asus zenbook ux31 is a slim, stylish ultrabook that not only packs a robust core i5 processor and 128gb ssd into its 3pound unibody aluminum chassis, but a highres 1600 x 900 display and. Asus zenbook ssd and apples macbook air ssd are not. The adapter is not compatible for any apple brand laptops, designs only for asus zenbook the adapter that install ngff ssd can replace sdsa5jk128g sdsa5jk256g sd5se2128g sd5se2256g adata xm11128g xm11256g umm128m3b umm256m3b umt128m3b umt256m3b for asus ux21e ux21a ux31 ux31e taichi21 taichi31 zenbook ssd. Asus also includes a vga adapter so you can connect this. Sintech sata adapter card for asus ux31 ux21 adata xm11.
This is most unfortunate for asus as apple already has companies making ssd replacements for the macbook air. Asus ux31adh51 zenbook ultrabook ssd upgrade youtube. Use this guide if booting is an issue or if you want to upgrade the amount of storage your ssd has. Jun 22, 2012 download asus zenbook prime ux31a asix usb 2. Sep 17, 2012 asus zenbook prime ux31a is their direct answer to the apple macbook pro, or anyone that wants bootcamp into windows 7 on a shiny piece of beautiful hardware. Ssd disk austauschen in asus zenbook ux31a ultrabook. Ux31e too in june 2012 i have bought asus zenbook ux31a model ux31ar4003x. Line it up carefully, note that it wont fit if you try to push it the wrong. Asus zenbook ssd and apples macbook air ssd are not compatible.
For asus ux21e ux21a ux31 ux31e taichi21 taichi31 zenbook ssd. The ux31a has its own proprietary 18 pin connector. Sata ssd hdd to 18 pin as sandisk for asus ux31 ux21. Pa5112 ngff ssd hdd to 18pin as sandisk sd5se2sdsa5jk adata xm11 for asus ux31 ux21 is used to convert sata ssd hdd as ssd for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook. I have just finished repairing my ux31a laptop after the original 128gb ssd failed. Check out mini pcle x1 ux31 to usb adapters which include m. Ngff ssd adapter as sandisk sd5se2sdsa5jk adata xm11 ssd. This unit is a sata ssd hdd to 18 pin as sandisk sd5se2sdsa5jk adata xm11 for asus ux31 ux21 which is used to convert sata ssd hdd as ssd for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook. With help of this adapter you will be able to replaceupgrade the original ssd found in asus ux31 ux21. Normally it would be just a matter of replacing them with cheap inexpensive msata or m. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for asus zenbook ux310uq free us delivery.
The owc enclosure simply routes sata power and data pins to the macbook air ssd connector. Be careful which asus zenbook ssd you pick up pc perspective. Hence why i brought the adapter and other brand ssd. Will need an adapter to upgrade to a quality, 500gb ssd like samsung. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Replacing sdd in asus zenbook ux31a recently i had to replace the hard disk in my asus zenbook ux31a. Replacing the ssd in the asus zenbook ux31e is relatively easy and should not take much time. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for asus zenbook ux331ua free us delivery. Allows user to read or write 20 macbook ssd in pcie 4x,8x or 16x slot of desktop.
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