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vyvyanmar
 Post subject: How can I power this HDD?
PostPosted: June 15th, 2019, 8:28 
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How can I power this HDD i've linked an image. I have a usb to sata connetion which works for all my other HDD/SSD but this one has another thing required? Not sure what it needs. From looking at the picture can anyone tell? many thanks!


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BGman
 Post subject: Re: How can I power this HDD?
PostPosted: June 15th, 2019, 10:39 
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Two screws are missing.
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vyvyanmar
 Post subject: Re: How can I power this HDD?
PostPosted: June 15th, 2019, 10:48 
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I realise, I'm certain that's not the issue (theres another identical one with the screws in that also behaves the same). I believe this needs to be powered other than USB alone and Im trying to find out what cable is required
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BGman
 Post subject: Re: How can I power this HDD?
PostPosted: June 15th, 2019, 11:03 
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3.5" drives use both 5V and 12V, whereas 2.5" drives use only 5V. USB provides only 5V, so you can power up only 2.5" drives without external power supply (12V).
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vyvyanmar
 Post subject: Re: How can I power this HDD?
PostPosted: June 15th, 2019, 11:27 
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Great thanks, So it looks like I need a 12v for my 3.5" HDD here, is that just a sata that can plug into a wall?
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vyvyanmar
 Post subject: Re: How can I power this HDD?
PostPosted: June 15th, 2019, 11:30 
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something like this perhaps? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07 ... UTF8&psc=1
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