Ngff ssd adapter as sandisk sd5se2sdsa5jk adata xm11 for asus zenbook ux31 ux21 from ebay. Aug 28, 2012 the core design for the various ux31a models is identical, but the db71 model comes with a 256gb ssd an adata model with sf2281 hardware, core i73517u cpu, and a 1080p ips display. Asus zenbook ssd and apples macbook air ssd are not compatible. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. After some troubleshooting, including memtest overnight with no errors, and. Asus zenbook ux31edh52 intel core i5 2nd gen 2557m 1. The owc enclosure simply routes sata power and data pins to the macbook air ssd connector. A classic ultrabook by intels definition with ssd storage, intel ulv cpus and an extremely thin and light design.
Normally it would be just a matter of replacing them with cheap inexpensive msata or m. Asuss original ultrabook was the first ultraportable laptop to give the macbook air a run for its money, but it ultimately fell short. This means ridiculous upgrade and replacement prices. The hard disk though is not a conventional hard disk, but a solid state drive, and replacing it proved to be not trivial. After boot, whatever the flags, the laptop hangs at iobluetoothhcicontrollerstart completed i tried a lot of flags and their. Ngff ssd adapter as sandisk sd5se2sdsa5jk adata xm11 for. I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy the adata xm11, 128gb msata replacement ssd drive for the asus ux31a r5102f laptop. I had a 120gb sandisk ssd in my ux31a zenbook, and it was quite slow and space wasnt nearly enough for me. It does not add to the thickness like other full size adapters do. May 22, 2012 asuss original ultrabook was the first ultraportable laptop to give the macbook air a run for its money, but it ultimately fell short. It is used to convert sata ssdhdd as an ssd for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook. Asus zenbook ux31e ssd replacement ifixit repair guide. Asus zenbook prime macbook air alternatives toms guide. Set rom to the mac address of your internal wifi card, taken from windows or linux.
The core design for the various ux31a models is identical, but the db71 model comes with a 256gb ssd an adata model with sf2281 hardware, core i73517u cpu, and a 1080p ips display. Aug 18, 2015 one of my wifes coworkers brought me his asus ux31a ultrabook to look at because it has started getting frequent blue screen errors over the past few days with no known recent changes in hardware or software. Upgrading to 512gb ssd on asus zenbook ux31a update. Jun 22, 2012 download asus zenbook prime ux31a asix usb 2. Hi all, i have an asus zenbook ux31a touchscreen laptop, and ive been trying to put os x mavericks on it. If you need to boot your asus computer from usb drive or cdrom, you have to get into bios to create the configuration.
Find chargers to keep your pc or macbook powered up. I dont know very well but it seems that the ones on the macbook air looks like quit similar. Shop at best buy for laptop charger and adapter options. At this stage i would agree with tiller, the asus zenbooks have notorious proprietary ssd connectors minus apple s marketshare.
Weve listed 3 different methods check them out for step by step instructions. Its the ultrabook that asus offers and from what ive read, its basically a msata connector thats proprietary to asus. Shinestar ssd to sata or usb adapter card for macbook air with cable, 2012 year only, hdd hard disk drive converter support model a1465 a1466 4. I now have a 512gb crucial ssd in there and was successfully able to reinstall windows, using the serial on the power cord. The nut slides between the ssd and adapter, but for me the ssd had to be elevated a tiny bit to accomodate. In the post about how to upgrade ssd drive on ux31a user commenter iosif bancioiu asked how my ux31as temperatures are under heavy load and in idle. The ux31 uses a non standard connector for the ssd. Reset nvram in picker no success please, help me opencore20200207144848. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for asus zenbook ux331ua free us delivery. Asus zenbook ux31a should be recalled due to adata ssd. Shop asus adapter drive adapters and drive converters. It has adata xm11 256gb ssd in similar form type as m.
In other words, the macbook air and zenbook ssds are not compatible with one another. And maybe i misspoke when i referred to the drive having pins on two sides. Recently i had to replace the hard disk in my asus zenbook ux31a. Mar 24, 2019 the fact is that asus has placed in these notebooks, selfdeveloped disks and these slats ssd m. The bottom line the zenbook prime ux31a is everything the zenbook ux31e should have been and more. Unless otherwise stated, all performance claims are based on theoretical performance. Order highquality asus adapter which consists of m. This difference showed up in the pcmark07 benchmark, where the ux31a notched a score of 4,989 to the airs. Adata adapter for asus zenbook ssd sandisk xm11 znk1 ux21.
Added a sandisk 265gb ssd to the adapter and it works great with this adapter. Adata adapter for asus zenbook ssd sandisk xm11 znk. Use this guide if booting is an issue or if you want to upgrade the amount of storage your ssd has. Asus zenbook ssd and apples macbook air ssd are not. 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. Asus zenbook prime ux31a specifications pdf download. Asus zenbook ux31a should be recalled due to adata ssd defect. Please connect the adapter card in your computer hard disk drive interface test or with usb hard disk box to test the adapter card do not connect usb interface test if your hard disk rated current is greater than 1. Ux31e too in june 2012 i have bought asus zenbook ux31a model ux31ar4003x. Torx driver that comes with the adapter is handy for opening the back case of the laptop. For the ux32vd, yes, there are stock kexts that have to be removed see the ux32vd thread. This is most unfortunate for asus as apple already has companies making ssd replacements for the macbook air.
I mentioned both sides because they dont have the same pins on. This fixes a panic while booting with my usb wifi adapter plugged in. Adaptor is the same size as the ssd from ux31ux21 zenbook. Asus ux31a heavy load temperatures jures blogish site. Hi all guys since i add a broadcom card to my z390 aorus master config, i cant boot. Apr 27, 20 download asus zenbook ux31a atkacpi driver 1. I performed heavy load tests in room that had about 23c, i run stress test with program called heavyload that during test performs. Intel hd 4000 graphics 4gb ram intel centrino advancedn 6235 wirelessbluetooth combo 128gb adata ssd elantech touchpad bios version. One of my wifes coworkers brought me his asus ux31a ultrabook to look at because it has started getting frequent blue screen errors over the past few days with no known recent changes in hardware or software. There are custom best buy and amazon models as well.
Ive changed my old crash adata in my ux31 and i installed a samsung evo 850 m. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for asus zenbook ux32a free us delivery. I wrote this before high sierra came out, so i install sierra and then upgrade. It is used to convert sata ssd hdd as an ssd for asus ux31 ux21 zenbook.
New asus zenbook ux21a ux31a ux31l ux32a ux32v ac power adapter charger cord 45w. Under vmware mavericks i created a bootable usb with unibeast, with laptop support enabled. Well, i happened upon this adapter and decided to roll the dice. May 23, 2012 in other words, the macbook air and zenbook ssds are not compatible with one another. We have no hesitation in recommending this laptop if you truly want nocompromise performance in an ultrabook. Buy asus zenbook ux31edh52 intel core i5 2nd gen 2557m 1. Simplecom sa221 is a 2 in 1 combo adapter for both m. Hello, welcome to asus republic of gamers official forum.
Asus zenbook prime ux31adb51 ultrabook fixes, mods. Both can be found on ebay but are quite expensive or aliexpress but im concerned about the genuinity and reliability. Find great deals on ebay for asus ux31a and asus ux31a i5. Qnine ssd adapter to sata or usb for macbook air 2010 2011, hdd hard disk drive converter to 2. Hi, the ux31a has its own proprietary 18 pin connector. Use this adapter to easily access 6 different size m. Asus zenbook prime ux31adb51 ultrabook fixes, mods, tweaks.
Sintech sata adapter card for asus ux31 ux21 adata xm11. So i went ahead and installed a crucial mx300 275gb m. Please note you may have to register before you can post. By paul escallier 07 july 2012 as much as apple would like you to believe the macbook air is the only notebook of its kind, theres a whole world of ultrabook alternatives out there. Ive searched owc high and low, and they dont have an adapter that works for this ssd. I was referring two the two sides of the same end of the chip. View and download asus zenbook prime ux31a specifications online. Ux31e too in june 2012 i have bought asus zenbook ux31a model ux31a r4003x. Allow ngff ssd to work as 18pin ssd of zenbook ux31 ux21. Order apple ssd adapter, macbook air ssd adapter, macbook ssd adapter. Discussion in hardware components and aftermarket upgrades started by n0fx, may 28, 20.
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