Question doubt acessory case hdd

[cloudff7ps1]

I bought an aluminum case for a 2.5" HDD on AliExpress and it also came with this accessory, but I don't know what it's for, it looks like a sponge

https://ibb.co/mGxXP4H
https://ibb.co/yYHhHz9

 

[USAFRet]

I bought an aluminum case for a 2.5" HDD on AliExpress and it also came with this accessory, but I don't know what it's for, it looks like a sponge

https://ibb.co/mGxXP4H
https://ibb.co/yYHhHz9

Presumably this thing came with an instruction manual?

 

[dwd999]

I bought an aluminum case for a 2.5" HDD on AliExpress and it also came with this accessory, but I don't know what it's for, it looks like a sponge

https://ibb.co/mGxXP4H
https://ibb.co/yYHhHz9

With most external cases you have to slide the HDD into the case and onto the connector that plugs into the HDD. This requires a little extra space at the end of the case opposite the connector. After you slide the HDD in there may be some leftover space at the far end of the case. The sponge is most likely meant to fill that space so that the HDD does not slide off of the connector.

 

[cloudff7ps1]

There is no manual and I don't know the correct place to stick these sponges? They have a division in the middle of the sponge and adhesive
If I stick it on the HDD, can it damage the label or stick it somewhere hot?
i searched videos not found
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005...main.5.2845caa4ZtEGjd&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

 

[USAFRet]

There is no manual and I don't know the correct place to stick these sponges? They have a division in the middle of the sponge and adhesive
If I stick it on the HDD, can it damage the label or stick it somewhere hot?
i searched videos not found
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005...main.5.2845caa4ZtEGjd&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

As said above, probably anti vibration pads.

But you are the only one with eyes on all the parts.
We out here cannot determine where they should go.

 

[cloudff7ps1]

complicated I have no experience with this accessory I don't know where to put these pads but I think they are useful for vibration

 

[USAFRet]

complicated I have no experience with this accessory I don't know where to put these pads but I think they are useful for vibration

And with some drives, they may not be needed.

7mm and 9.5mm...typical thicknesses for current 2.5" drives.

An HDD is likely 9.5mm.

 

[cloudff7ps1]

my hdd seagate ST500LM030

 

[USAFRet]

my hdd seagate ST500LM030

So, 7mm.
https://www.seagate.com/www-content...op-fam/barracuda_25/en-us/docs/100807728a.pdf


Those pads might be need to provide enough padding.
Where they go, exactly? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[cloudff7ps1]

it is necessary pads in my drive 7mm for not damage drive? I honestly don't know where to stick the pads

 

[USAFRet]

it is necessary pads in my drive 7mm for not damage drive? I honestly don't know where to stick the pads

We out here cannot know, because we do not know what janky thing you bought from AliExpress.

They may be needed, they may optional.

 

[dwd999]

If you have a small thin ruler or even a piece of cardboard you could try this: stick whatever you have that fits into the case all the way to the far end and measure that. Then compare that measurement to the combined distance from where the case meets the black disk mounting piece to the end of the disk. If the case is deeper than the combined disk and mounting piece then you might consider putting the foam sponge on the end of the disk to fill up the space between the end of the disk and the inside end of the case.

 

[cloudff7ps1]

hdd enclosure Product size: 12.7 * 7.5 * 1.2cm/5*2.9*0.4in

What is the correct place on the HD to stick the pads? Front, top or bottom?

 

[USAFRet]

case Product size: 12.7 * 7.5 * 1.2cm/5*2.9*0.4in

That says nothing about the interior spaces, in relation to the drive you have.
Top to bottom, front to back, side to side.

Put the drive in.
If applicable, bolt it in with whatever is provided.

Does it shake around inside?
If not, you might not need those foam spacer things.

Not sure what other answer you can get from us out here.
We have zero idea of whatever enclosure you bought.

 

[cloudff7ps1]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...main.5.2845caa4ZtEGjd&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

 

[USAFRet]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...main.5.2845caa4ZtEGjd&gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

Given that, measure the internal dimension, top to bottom.

If it is more than the drive thickness, you might want to use one or more of those foam things.

 

[cloudff7ps1]

My Seagate ST500LM030 2.5" (2.72 x 3.94 x 2.76 inches) 7mm HDD is the smallest laptop. The aluminum case has a length, width and height of 12.7 * 7.5 * 1.2cm. In this case, can I exclude the use of this sponge or will not using it cause damage to the HDD and badblocks?

I used the ruler to measure the size of the case and the measurements are correct with the product advertisement

 

[USAFRet]

My Seagate ST500LM030 2.5" (2.72 x 3.94 x 2.76 inches) 7mm HDD is the smallest laptop. The aluminum case has a length, width and height of 12.7 * 7.5 * 1.2cm. In this case, can I exclude the use of this sponge or will not using it cause damage to the HDD and badblocks?

I used the ruler to measure the size of the case and the measurements are correct with the product advertisement

The outside dimensions of the case are irrelevant.

You need to verify the inside space, and if the drive will rattle around inside.

 

[SkyNetRising]

What is the correct place on the HD to stick the pads? Front, top or bottom?

Probably top and bottom of HDD
(metal surface on top and pcb surface on bottom).

 

[cloudff7ps1]

If I don't use this sponge, will the HDD be damaged and have bad blocks?

I use this 2.5" Seagate ST500LM030 HDD and the case measurements are length, width, height 12.7 * 7.5 * 1.2cm

 

[USAFRet]

If I don't use this sponge, will the HDD be damaged and have bad blocks?

I use this 2.5" Seagate ST500LM030 HDD and the case measurements are length, width, height 12.7 * 7.5 * 1.2cm

You've not yet told us how loosely the drive fits in that case.

 

[SkyNetRising]

If I don't use this sponge, will the HDD be damaged and have bad blocks?

If pcb of hdd touches aluminum surface of hdd case, that could probably cause short
(if there are any solder protrusions from pcb).
Not recommended.

 

[cloudff7ps1]

Another concern is that the PCB will touch the aluminum and cause a short circuit. I haven't assembled the case with the HDD yet because of these two doubts.

 

[USAFRet]

Another concern is that the PCB will touch the aluminum and cause a short circuit. I haven't assembled the case with the HDD yet because of these two doubts.

You can assemble it, without turning the power on.

This way, you can probably see if there is any contact.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Another concern is that the PCB will touch the aluminum and cause a short circuit. I haven't assembled the case with the HDD yet because of these two doubts.

So - what prevents you from sticking the pad (you showed above) to hdd?
Does the hdd not fit into enclosure anymore after that?