Tiny Ninja V disk sled / caddy for disassembled Sandisk SSD

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For the Ninja V, two commercial options are available - buy an empty sled from Atomos and install your own 2.5" SSD or purchase a smaller AtomX SSD for twice the price from manufacturers like Sony or Angeldisk. The downside of Atomos sleds is that a standard 2.5" SSD is long enough to protrude past the edge of the recorder, appearing unsightly. Other models on Thingiverse offer similar functionality, but one is designed specifically for Samsung SSD's and the other requires sawing the drive in half. Several hundred gigabyte Sandisk SSD's are available, all using the same PCB layout that occupies only about 1/3 of the total space inside the 2.5" case. Smaller models may differ, as the couple of 1TB Sandisk SSD's I have use a full-length layout, offering no benefit from extraction. Note: This modification will void your warranty and potentially damage or shorten the lifespan of your SSD. I assume no responsibility for this - I'm simply providing the model if you choose to proceed. To utilize it: remove the white sticker from the bottom of the Sandisk SSD and unscrew the four screws that secure it in place. Gently peel it away, taking care not to damage the metal side, which is used as a heat sink by the drive during normal operation. Inside, you'll find a short circuit board with the SATA port, held in place by two screws. Unscrew it and remove it carefully. The print features holes for each of the screws and a backstop for the circuit board. While the screw holes may not be perfect, they are sufficient to hold the board firmly in place, thanks to the backstop. After mounting the drive, test its fit in the Atomos recorder, ensuring there is no play with the retention flanges. Next, remove the drive and apply a small amount of super glue to the lid. The drive should snap into place securely. Wipe off any excess glue and allow it to dry for a short while. To prevent overheating and potential lifespan reduction (and performance problems), several vent holes are included in the model, promoting airflow. This means that the part is not weather-proofed - although neither is the Ninja V with its fan holes. I haven't stress-tested this modification yet, but it has functioned adequately in my limited testing. I plan to create a YouTube video demonstrating disassembly and assembly procedures in the near future. If I do, I'll add the video and some screen grabs of the completed part here.