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(Solved) Laptop Caddy connector identification. Getac, Roda and Itronix laptops

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Fraser:
This is one of those "do you recognise this connector" posts but I have done plenty of searching before asking.... honest !  :)

I have two makes of ruggedized laptops that use the same format of connector on their hard disk caddy's, just with differnt numbers of pins.

I am providing some pictures from eBay of the caddy used in the Roda Rocky rugged laptops. The sellers pictures show the connector details. Of significance for identification is the offset locating spigots at each end of the connector. There are absolutely no manufacturer letters, part numbers or logos on the connector of the caddy or laptop. I have searched HRS and other common connector manufacturers, but with no success. HRS have something similar but no offset on the spigots and not compatible even with modification. I believe the connectors are described as "Mezzanine connectors" or PCB interconnect connectors.

The Roda rocky uses a 50 pin version of the connector as it is IDE whereas the Itronix/General Dynamics XR1 and GD8000 series rugged laptops use a lesser number of pins connector as it is SATA.

I would really appreciate any suggestions as to who the manufacturer of this connector might be. Even if I cannot buy the identical  connector, I may be able to modify another in the companies range.

I have 6 Roda Rocky's and 8 General Dynamics GD8000's needing these connectors as the caddy's are crazy money for what they are.

Sincerest thanks in advance

Fraser 

daqq:
What's the pitch spacing?

Fraser:
I will check and come back to you.

Fraser

Fraser:


Connector is 50 contacts total. 25 contacts per side - wipe contacts.

Contact Pitch is 1.27mm

Connector total width including locating spigots but not side 'wings' is 35mm

Connector total width including locating spigots and side 'wings' is 44.5mm

Connector height, not including side 'wings' is 4.8mm

Connector height, including side 'wings' is 6.6mm

Inner slot is 1.7mm high by 32.4mm long

Alignment spigots are rectangular at base and form a spike at the end. They are NOT aligned with the central slot, being offset to create a connector orientation safety feature. Dimensions are 2.87mm x 1.77mm

Fraser

daqq:

--- Quote ---Inner slot is 1.7mm high by 32.4mm long
--- End quote ---
I don't know the specific connector, but given the 1.7mm height, it might be used as a board edge connector? You could probably make a PCB counterpart if you can't find the proper counter part.

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