How do I connect my HDD?
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This device only works with SATA connections. Your IDE hard drive is not compatible with it. to my knowledge there is no adapter that can convert SATA connections to IDE and vis versa. Your best bet is to get an IDE external hard drive enclosure and connect your IDE hard drive to that. My recommendation is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145133 . I own this enclosure and it works great. OR connect your IDE drive internally to your PC; meaning screw your hard drive into your hard drive cage inside your PC and then connect the hard drive to your mother board via an IDE cable, then connect the power cord to it.
2020844
Not sure, depends on your source USB port. To be sure, I would purchase a "powered" USB hub to connect your drives.
1065546
You shouldn't have to. Try a different port. And also wait up to 60 seconds for the drive to be recognized.
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PS: I meant to also add that you should scroll down to Page 7 of 17 in the Sabrent PDF manual; the pics will show how to install the SATA drive using the port on the Sabrent HD enclosure. The old saying... a picture is worth a thousand words applies!! (<;
1130971
The SATA and power cables are provided in the package. Open the case by unscrewing. Connect the white power cable and red SATA cable from the circuit board to HDD.
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you need to get the SATA cable they are very cheap your unit should have come with one but they are only 2 or 3 dollars
397973
Same answer as Geoffrey, it has 2 parts: one for the drive and one for the hardware interface. Both connect together then a cable usb2/3 to your pc. You do need a sata drive
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Nobody supplies such interfaces, you need to buy a 2.5" USB disk enclosure for it - they are inexpensive. You will be able to use it for your old HDD as a backup, thus it is a reasonable investment. Here is an example of such enclosure: Sabrent USB 3.0 To 2.5-Inch Sata Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure Case (for 2.5-Inch SATA-I, SATA-II, SATA-III HDD and SSD) Black (EC-ABYM)
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Yes, you simply take the internal SATA hard drive and seat it into this device. Then connect this device to your PC using the provided USB cable. Assuming your PC is Windows XP or later, it should automatically detect this internal hard drive as an additional drive and you can use it just like you would an external hard drive.
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It will be easier if you remove the desk top's hard drive. Connect the data cable connector and power supply to the hard drive. Connect USB plug to laptop. Power up both the drive and the laptop. Look for the hard drive as a removable drive in My Computer.
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"...connect an external hd for sharing files..." You were right, thanks for the help!
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You can hook up the drive but you might need a recovery program - I suggest "icare" - good program.
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Hard drives are relatively universal, if there's enough space in the drive bay to fit, you can put it in there.Remember, this is a Serial ATA drive, you may need an adapter depending on the sort of connector. Could you open up the drive bay and show me the connectors on the device? If not, at least provide a description of how the drive is connected.
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There is a micro board with a plug which connects to your HDD. There is also a SATA connector that also connects to your HDD. The power comes from a power pack (ie. like your laptop power pack) and included is a USB 2.0 and eSATA cable. Unless you use the eSATA connection, the USB 2.0 is way too slow.I personally rather use a hotswappable docking station (ie the "Plugable" brand)Plugable USB 3.0 SATA III Lay-Flat Hard Drive & SSD Docking Station (Supports UASP and Drives 8TB+)
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This is a SATA drive and your system uses IDE, I would suggest buying a SATA to IDE adapter
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I do not have an answer to your problem, but with both seagate and WD drives I just attached the drive enclosure and the hard drives were recognized.
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You need a standard SATA cable, such as this: Monoprice 18-Inch SATA III 6.0 Gbps Cable with Locking Latch and 90-Degree Plug - Blue and a 2.5" SSD to 3.5" HDD mounting kit, such as this one: 2.5-inch SSD / HDD to 3.5-inch Bracket Mount Adapter