Externally powering a hard drive.

[hddneptunia]

Hello! I ordered a SATA to USB connector the other day, and it didn't work. From what I've read it needs more power. So, it came with 2 USB cables, and the other end hooks up my hard drive. Now, I had a thought, but I'm unsure as to whether it's safe. Plug one USB into a wall socket, and the other into the laptop? Can someone confirm as to whether this would mess up my hard drive or not?

 

[Emerald]

What kind of HDD is it? 2.5" or 3.5"?

3.5" drives require 12V which is not present in USB.

 

[hddneptunia]

What kind of HDD is it? 2.5" or 3.5"?

3.5" drives require 12V which is not present in USB.

I'm almost positive it's 3.5". So USB simply cannot transfer over a set limit? Is there any solution?

 

[hddneptunia]

Okay, so I hooked up my Hard Drive to my PC power supply, (PC doesn't work) Problem is, the whole SATA part of the adaptor is too wide and won't fit now :/

 

[Emerald]

if it is a 3.5" drive you need something like this

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812329640&cm_re=sata_to_usb_power-_-12-329-640-_-Product

 

[hddneptunia]

Ahh... Well, thank you very much! :3