--- 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: "€ 14.31" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Chenyang" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/9793930-cy-cf-memory-card-adapter-ssd-hdd-adapter-1-8 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 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:** € 14.31 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’‘ 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?** € 14.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/9793930-cy-cf-memory-card-adapter-ssd-hdd-adapter-1-8) ## 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 - β€’ **Plug & Play Convenience:** No external power needed; includes dual ZIF cables tailored for Toshiba & Hitachi drives. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Supports all CF card types (I, II, Microdrive) and works across DOS, Windows, Linux, and Mac. - β€’ **Cool & Quiet Performance:** Eliminate HDD noise and heatβ€”perfect for mini-ITX, laptops, and netbooks. - β€’ **Boost Your Legacy Devices:** Transform your 1.8" ZIF HDD into a silent, speedy CF SSD with true IDE compatibility. - β€’ **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 Product description for mini-ITX and Laptop/Notebook/Netbook NO external power is needed to operate 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 NO NOISE and LOW TEMPERATURE, 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. Package comes with 2 ZIF cables. 1.8" Compact Flash CF Memory Card to CE Toshiba Ipod ZIF SSD HDD Adapter 1piece ZIF cable for Toshiba HDD (bule to white color) 1piece ZIF cablefor Hitachi HDD (blue to blue color) Works as a HDD in TRUE IDE MODE! (please also make sure your CF card with true-IDE molde first, otherwise cannot work) Review: Needs careful hands - Worked, but finicky. The ribbon cable in my iPod did not fit the connector exactly -- that is, inserting the ribbon completely into the connector caused the pads to miss slightly the connector contacts. As a result, it would not work. Inserting the ribbon most of the way, about .3mm short of complete, would provide electrical contact; but on manipulation for reassembly the ribbon would slide into the connector and it would not work. You need to be very careful on connection and assembly to get it to work correctly. This is not unique to this device, these small zifs are finicky and the iPod ribbon-cables are non-standard. Figuring this out was frustrating, but once I got it together and sealed-up it worked flawlessly. Review: Make it work. - Failed to connect with the connector of the Ipod. The lid was flimsy so bc of this. The iPod couldnt read the microdrive. Read the comments, if you didnt spend money on a microdrive. I recommend going high end and purchase the Iflash. ## 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 | #38 in Computer Memory Card Adapters | | Brand | chenyang | | Color | White | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Netbook, Notebook, Mini-ITX | | Connector Type | 50-pin socket for Compact Flash cards | | Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 157 Reviews | | Finish | Hdmi | | Finish Type | Hdmi | | Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | CY | | Mfr Part Number | FBA-EP-040 | | Model Number | EP-040 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Ports | 1 | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Plug Type | No Plug | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Specific Uses For Product | personal | | UPC | 646070669251 646070720051 646070699258 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## 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 ![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! 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This is not unique to this device, these small zifs are finicky and the iPod ribbon-cables are non-standard. Figuring this out was frustrating, but once I got it together and sealed-up it worked flawlessly. ### ⭐ Make it work. *by B***R on April 20, 2026* Failed to connect with the connector of the Ipod. The lid was flimsy so bc of this. The iPod couldnt read the microdrive. Read the comments, if you didnt spend money on a microdrive. I recommend going high end and purchase the Iflash. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - 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! 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