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product_id: 9793930
title: "CY CF Memory Card Adapter SSD HDD Adapter 1.8\" Compact Flash CF Memory Card to CE ZIF SSD HDD Adapter (Works as a HDD in TRUE IDE MODE! Please make sure your CF card with true-IDE molde first)"
brand: "chenyang"
price: "€ 10.19"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Chenyang"
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# True IDE mode for seamless HDD replacement Up to 32GB CF card support No noise & low temperature operation CY CF Memory Card Adapter SSD HDD Adapter 1.8" Compact Flash CF Memory Card to CE ZIF SSD HDD Adapter (Works as a HDD in TRUE IDE MODE! Please make sure your CF card with true-IDE molde first)

**Brand:** chenyang
**Price:** € 10.19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💡 Upgrade your vintage tech with silent speed and true IDE power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CY CF Memory Card Adapter SSD HDD Adapter 1.8" Compact Flash CF Memory Card to CE ZIF SSD HDD Adapter (Works as a HDD in TRUE IDE MODE! Please make sure your CF card with true-IDE molde first) by chenyang
- **How much does it cost?** € 10.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- chenyang enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted chenyang brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Convenience:** No external power needed; includes dual ZIF cables tailored for Toshiba & Hitachi drives.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Supports all CF card types (I, II, Microdrive) and works across DOS, Windows, Linux, and Mac.
- • **Cool & Quiet Performance:** Eliminate HDD noise and heat—perfect for mini-ITX, laptops, and netbooks.
- • **Boost Your Legacy Devices:** Transform your 1.8" ZIF HDD into a silent, speedy CF SSD with true IDE compatibility.
- • **Expand Storage Fearlessly:** Upgrade vintage gadgets like Creative Zen or iPod 4th Gen with up to 32GB CF cards for modern capacity.

## Overview

The CY CF Memory Card Adapter converts 1.8" ZIF HDDs into compact flash SSDs supporting up to 32GB CF cards in true IDE mode. Compatible with all CF types and major OS platforms, it operates noiselessly without external power, making it ideal for mini-ITX, laptops, and legacy device upgrades.

## Description

desertcart.com: CY CF Memory Card Adapter SSD HDD Adapter 1.8" Compact Flash CF Memory Card to CE ZIF SSD HDD Adapter (Works as a HDD in TRUE IDE MODE! Please make sure your CF card with true-IDE molde first) : Electronics

Review: Works for Creative Zen Vision M Conversion - This CY CF card to ZIF converter worked perfectly for converting a Creative Zen Vision M MP3 player with a 30 GB hard drive to a 128 GB Micro SD card. (Note: The player only recognizes ~120 GB – likely a firmware limitation.) I had to install the firmware on the SD card using another Creative Zen Vision M (I think there was a problem with the motherboard on this player - the Creative firmware update utility did not recognize this player for some reason) and transplanted the SD Card and converter board back into this player. Once the firmware was installed, the first player worked great. After the first Creative Zen Vision M was working, I tried installing a Kinspec SSD in the second player. I tried using a Kingspec 128 GB SSD, which had worked for converting two Zune 30’s and a Zune 80 in the past. The firmware installed successfully using the Creative firmware update utility, however, files (music or video) could only be transferred to the player in ~100 MB chunks. Any more than that, and the player would disconnect from my computer and need to be reset. Once loaded, the files would play correctly, but I don’t have the patience to transfer 60 GB of music and videos 100 MB at a time. I replaced the Kinspec SSD with this converter board, a QUMOX Compact Flash to SD card adapter, and a 128 GB micro SD card. The Creative Zen Vision M runs much faster with the SD card and seems to have better battery life. In the end I have two working Creative Zen Vision M’s running 128 GB SD cards.
Review: IPOD 4th generation Fix - I had a 4th generation Ipod that was given to me by dear friends of mine. I used it a lot in the past, but it quit working and was in a box for years. It was 20 GB, which was a lot of storage back then. Call me a "dinosaur" but I still prefer to own my own music and to organize it into folders of different playlists that I created. It is great to have an Ipod so I can connect it to my car and have the same music as at home. I find it wonderful especially driving on trips. I decided to fix the nonfunctioning Ipod; thus I bought a new battery, a CY memory card adapter, a compact flash memory card adapter type I, and 200 GB SD card. First, I replaced the battery. Then I changed out the drive to a solid state driver using the adapters and SD card. On Youtube one can find instructions on how to do this. Once completed I charged it up and..... to my surprise, it worked perfectly. Now I have a 200 GB Ipod. One can increase the memory even more by adding a better SD disc, but 200 GB is enough for me, at least for now.

## Features

- Replace your 1.8" ZIF harddisk with this adapter by a Compact Flash (CF) Card (up to 32Gb) Bootable on any system, supports DOS/ Windows 3.1, 95, NT, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista / Linux/ Mac
- 50-Pin standard compact flash socket, Support all CF cards including type I, II and Microdrive. Supports DMA and Ultra DMA modes. A compatible flash media card will be required to use these modes.
- Works as a HDD in TRUE IDE MODE! (please also make sure your CF card with true-IDE molde first, otherwise cannot work)
- NO NOISE and LOW TEMPERATURE, Excellent for mini-ITX and Laptop/Notebook/Netbook NO external power is needed to operate
- Package comes with 2 ZIF cables. One is for Toshiba HDD (bule to white color) ; Another one is for Hitachi HDD (blue to blue color)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00NPTXJTC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34 in Computer Memory Card Adapters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (555) |
| Date First Available | January 13, 2015 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.352 ounces |
| Item model number | EP-040 |
| Manufacturer | CY |
| Package Dimensions | 4.33 x 2.76 x 0.39 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** chenyang
- **Color:** White
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop, Desktop, Netbook, Notebook, Mini-ITX
- **Connector Type:** 50-pin socket for Compact Flash cards
- **Specific Uses For Product:** personal

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works for Creative Zen Vision M Conversion
*by A***R on July 4, 2022*

This CY CF card to ZIF converter worked perfectly for converting a Creative Zen Vision M MP3 player with a 30 GB hard drive to a 128 GB Micro SD card. (Note: The player only recognizes ~120 GB – likely a firmware limitation.) I had to install the firmware on the SD card using another Creative Zen Vision M (I think there was a problem with the motherboard on this player - the Creative firmware update utility did not recognize this player for some reason) and transplanted the SD Card and converter board back into this player. Once the firmware was installed, the first player worked great. After the first Creative Zen Vision M was working, I tried installing a Kinspec SSD in the second player. I tried using a Kingspec 128 GB SSD, which had worked for converting two Zune 30’s and a Zune 80 in the past. The firmware installed successfully using the Creative firmware update utility, however, files (music or video) could only be transferred to the player in ~100 MB chunks. Any more than that, and the player would disconnect from my computer and need to be reset. Once loaded, the files would play correctly, but I don’t have the patience to transfer 60 GB of music and videos 100 MB at a time. I replaced the Kinspec SSD with this converter board, a QUMOX Compact Flash to SD card adapter, and a 128 GB micro SD card. The Creative Zen Vision M runs much faster with the SD card and seems to have better battery life. In the end I have two working Creative Zen Vision M’s running 128 GB SD cards.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IPOD 4th generation Fix
*by A***R on August 24, 2020*

I had a 4th generation Ipod that was given to me by dear friends of mine. I used it a lot in the past, but it quit working and was in a box for years. It was 20 GB, which was a lot of storage back then. Call me a "dinosaur" but I still prefer to own my own music and to organize it into folders of different playlists that I created. It is great to have an Ipod so I can connect it to my car and have the same music as at home. I find it wonderful especially driving on trips. I decided to fix the nonfunctioning Ipod; thus I bought a new battery, a CY memory card adapter, a compact flash memory card adapter type I, and 200 GB SD card. First, I replaced the battery. Then I changed out the drive to a solid state driver using the adapters and SD card. On Youtube one can find instructions on how to do this. Once completed I charged it up and..... to my surprise, it worked perfectly. Now I have a 200 GB Ipod. One can increase the memory even more by adding a better SD disc, but 200 GB is enough for me, at least for now.

### ⭐ Poor compatibility with cards and IDE
*by C***K on March 19, 2021*

I've tried a number of CF cards, older and newer, and only my Transcend 133x works at all. On my 440bx-based Dell laptop, the card is detected after about a minute of waiting. It accesses the card fine after that, but is unable to boot from it. Any other card (Various Sandisk cards mainly) do not detect at all. The problem, as I see it, is that this adapter completely depends on the CF card's IDE mode. The adapter does basically nothing other than serving as a pin adapter for the two devices. So, compatibility is dependent on the compatibility between the card and the computer it's used in. Granted, the adapter is ~$6, so I don't expect an active adapter of some kind.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*