R raemprim16 Prominent Nov 2, 2017 1 0 510 Nov 2, 2017 #1 Can I connect a 3.5 hard drive to a laptop with a SATA cable.
Solution USAFRet Nov 2, 2017 raemprim16 : Can I connect a 3.5 hard drive to a laptop with a SATA cable. You'll need a USB-SATA dock. Not just a cable. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Docking-Supporting-Capacity/dp/B0099TX7O4 That drive needs more voltage than what USB can provide.
raemprim16 : Can I connect a 3.5 hard drive to a laptop with a SATA cable. You'll need a USB-SATA dock. Not just a cable. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Docking-Supporting-Capacity/dp/B0099TX7O4 That drive needs more voltage than what USB can provide.
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raemprim16 : Can I connect a 3.5 hard drive to a laptop with a SATA cable. You'll need a USB-SATA dock. Not just a cable. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Docking-Supporting-Capacity/dp/B0099TX7O4 That drive needs more voltage than what USB can provide.