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Are there any 2.5'' to 3.5'' SSD brackets that are both compatible with desktop towers and 3.5'' external HDD enclosures?

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If it's a 3.5" bracket for a computer, then it's going to fit in an external 3.5" enclosure.

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5 minutes ago, userzero said:

Yes, all of them.

 

3 minutes ago, Jamiec1130 said:

If it's a 3.5" bracket for a computer, then it's going to fit in an external 3.5" enclosure.


Are you sure? I read that the connectors don't align with the cases' with some brackets.

Furthermore, I just returned home from a computer shop and they told me they are not compatible. That I had to buy an external 2.5'' case if I had to use the SSD externally.

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1 minute ago, askingaround said:

Are you sure? I read that the connectors don't align with the cases with some brackets.

Furthermore, I just returned home from a computer shop and they told me they are not compatible. That I had to buy an external 2.5'' case if I had to use the SSD externally.

You might have to move it on the bracket, but it should be capable. A 2.5" enclosure would be a lot easier though, you wouldn't need a bracket or power supply.

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Move it how? The problem is that you have to move it left or right I guess and I that's not possible.

 

Have a look at this bracket:
http://www.techstores.gr/corsair-2-5-3-5.html

and then to this one:
https://www.plaisio.gr/anavathmisi-diktia/apothikeusi/ssd-skliros-diskos/Goobay-SSD-Goobay-2-5-to-3-5-Bracket-055-0823.htm
 

I think that it's clear from the photos that the first one secures the SSD on the left side of the bracket and the second one in the middle of the bracket. Of course the connector of the case and the SSD should be perfectly aligned in order for the SSD to fit, so it's impossible for those 2 brackets to both be compatible with an external case, if any of them is compatible after all.

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1 minute ago, askingaround said:

Any advice?

Just get a 2.5” enclosure. You’ll be fine. 

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Personally, I think the one made by Corsair is compatible. If anyone can confirm it, please do.

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