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author: MGaddict
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 04:15:09 am
content: I recently purchased a Texas Instruments Extensa 650CD. I was told there was no hdd. What I didn't realize is, Acer, who actually designed and manufactured it, used a caddy and this is the connector between the 2.5" IDE 44pin HD, and the computer.I've found all the technical specs and diagrams. (Thank you TI.) So if I can find the female connector, I can pin this out and make an adapter.Unfortunately, I have been searching for hours and can't find anything that looks anything like this. Any help/suggestions appreciated.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 06:34:10 am
content: In your picture I can just see the letters “HRS” on the front right face of ten connector. As I suspected when I first saw it, this is a Hirose branded connector and may still be in production.https://www.hirose.com/en/product/#

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 06:50:15 am
content: Xx range look similar but I suspect is the modern version with different pitch and dimensions. You will just need to hunt through the various Hirose multi pin connectors found with Google. That is what I do.DX40 image attached

author: mclute0
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 06:52:47 am
content: looks a lot likehttps://docs.rs-online.com/186e/0900766b80e6dc32.pdflike an old school SCIS 40 pin male connector or a mini-Centronics 40.hard to judge scale from your picture.cheap laptop makers of the 20th century loved to repurpose connectors to fit their needs.I think the TI 650cd also shared some parts with a number of laptops sold under the NCR brand, but I will not swear to it.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 06:55:01 am
content: I think I found itDatasheet is here….https://www.hirose.com/en/product/document?clcode=&productname=&series=FX2&documenttype=Catalog&lang=en&documentid=D49368_enHirose FX2 range…pictures attached

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 07:04:25 am
content: There is a seller of the connectors on EBay but he is selling a batch of 10. You will find others selling these though as they are relatively common. Search for “Hirose FX2 40”https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172787510182?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IIHLjKNSRnW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=BgpdXaaLSkK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYSome located in the UK…..https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124210774405?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=DzEeh3cqQ76&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=BgpdXaaLSkK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYFraser

author: MGaddict
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 05:30:06 pm
content: I find it funny. Looking at the specs sheet, and taking a micrometer to this, this does look correct, however, I have no clue how you got there. It says RCT-6A24 on the top. As low res as that picture was, how you noticed the HRS logo is beyond me. Thank you so much. I had to get a magnifying glass to see it. Great catch. The RCT was completely throwing me off.Now that I have the right thing, I'll hopefully find a 40 pin female connector. I see exactly what I want on that spec sheet. So I can search for it. Again, I am just beyond shocked you found that. Thank you.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 07:11:05 pm
content: No worries. Pleased to assist.I am used to looking for connector ID’s and know where to look on the part. The brain is good at interpreting partial characters when you are used to various makers marksFinding the exact connector series took more effort as I had to look through several hundred HRS connectors via Google searches.Fraser