Computer doesn't recognize old HDD's when using SATA/IDE to usb 3.0 adapter?

[ryantgravel]

I have 2 old hard drives which i think are about 10 yrs old, haven't been used for at least 5, was gonna try to repurpose them but my computer doesn't recognize them.

I have verified the SATA/IDE to USB 3.0 is functional.

Pic of one of the HDD: https://imgur.com/om1FdOf

 

[Barty1884]

Not recognized, at all?

Do they show in Disk Management? You may need to assign a drive letter.

 

[jaslion]

I have 2 old hard drives which i think are about 10 yrs old, haven't been used for at least 5, was gonna try to repurpose them but my computer doesn't recognize them.

I have verified the SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 is functional.

Are these sata or ide drives? If IDE the master/slave modes on them can cause trouble.
Also is the adaptor powered? 3.5 inch drives do not get enough power from a usb port alone to spin up and function.

 

[ryantgravel]

Not recognized, at all?

Do they show in Disk Management? You may need to assign a drive letter.

I have 2 old hard drives which i think are about 10 yrs old, haven't been used for at least 5, was gonna try to repurpose them but my computer doesn't recognize them.

I have verified the SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 is functional.

Are these sata or ide drives? If IDE the master/slave modes on them can cause trouble.
Also is the adaptor powered? 3.5 inch drives do not get enough power from a usb port alone to spin up and function.

USB adapter I have: goo.gl/qpbCYj

I believe its powered...the light on the adapter is on. And it is SATA

Could this be a problem? ("Set address failed on unknown usb device) https://imgur.com/QXKHRtx

 

[jaslion]

Not recognized, at all?

Do they show in Disk Management? You may need to assign a drive letter.

I have 2 old hard drives which i think are about 10 yrs old, haven't been used for at least 5, was gonna try to repurpose them but my computer doesn't recognize them. It even states that that adapter is for 2.5inch drives and not 3.5.

I have verified the SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 is functional.

Are these sata or ide drives? If IDE the master/slave modes on them can cause trouble.
Also is the adaptor powered? 3.5 inch drives do not get enough power from a usb port alone to spin up and function.

USB adapter I have: goo.gl/qpbCYj

I believe its powered...the light on the adapter is on. And it is SATA

Could this be a problem? ("Set address failed on unknown usb device) https://imgur.com/QXKHRtx

Is it plugged into a usb 3.0 port? For 3.5 inch drives it's not uncommon that they just don't get enough power from just the usb port hence why those external drives come with a power adapter.

 

[Barty1884]

There's two products linked. One will only work with 2.5" drives:

The other requires power from the wall:

As has been mentioned, there's just not enough power from a single USB connection to adequately power a 3.5" drive.

 

[ryantgravel]

The adapter I have is the 1st one...

Also pic of the HDD I have: https://imgur.com/a/MVOdJ5w

 

[Barty1884]

As has been mentioned, the first adapter won't provide enough power for a 3.5" drive.

The drive you have is a 3.5", SATAII Samsung Spinpoint. Appears to be from 2008, although the pic is a little blurry.

 

[USAFRet]

USB adapter I have: goo.gl/qpbCYj

This:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJZJI84

That cannot work with a 3.5" drive.

You need a powered dock like this: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Docking-Station-Support/dp/B0099TX7O4