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external drive reader 3.5 to 2.5 adapter

McCloud
By McCloud
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I've got something like this for laptop 2,5 drives.. In case I wanted to backup a PC 3,5 drive, is it possible to connect it in some way through this ?

 

I doubt it, but one never knows these days... or is it just cheaper (and easier) to buy a separate 3,5 drive to USB adapter.. 

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Ok, I didn't realize 3,5 and 2,5 drives have the same connector (like here) - it's a very long time I haven't opened a PC case :P 

 

But I am pretty sure the bigger 3,5 drives use direct power input from the PSU right ? And the 2,5 adapter is only powered via USB (via the SATA connector itself). 

How would that work out ?

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That won't work. 3.5'' drive requires more power than you get from USB. You need to get external dock with own power supply.

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