How to connect 2.5" SATA HDD to Desktop?

[Aneesh@4GHz]

Hi guys,

Got a new WD 320GB SATA 2.5" HDD,Can i connect it to my desktop?Is there any problems in regarding power or any others?

Thanks in advance!

 

[taso11]

All sata drives use the same data and power connectors. If your motherboard and power supply support sata you'll be fine.

 

[jaguarskx]

You need a mounting kit to install a 2.5" HDD into a 3.5" HDD bay.. like the following:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817994085

 

[Aneesh@4GHz]

All sata drives use the same data and power connectors. If your motherboard and power supply support sata you'll be fine.

You need a mounting kit to install a 2.5" HDD into a 3.5" HDD bay..

 

[steadfast1984]

wouldn't it fit into a floppy disk bay if you got one?

 

[steve9207]

Hi guys,

Got a new WD 320GB SATA 2.5" HDD,Can i connect it to my desktop?Is there any problems in regarding power or any others?

Thanks in advance!

I actually did the same thing in my new build. Only, I had an old 2.5" 160GB SATA drive from a laptop laying around. I figure rather than let it collect dust, why not use it for MP3 storage.

Similar to the bracket jaguarskx posted, I used this set from MicroCenter (a little cheaper, if you have one nearby, and I like it because it simply goes on the side, and doesn't cover the top or bottom of the drive.

On a side note, I also used these same brackets for mounting my 2.5" SSD drive as well.

Steve

 

[Aneesh@4GHz]

wouldn't it fit into a floppy disk bay if you got one?


I also have the same question!

 

[Aneesh@4GHz]

Can we use same sata cable and power cable to connect the 2.5" hdd that we use in 3.5" hdd's?

 

[steve9207]

http://www.addonics.com/products/io/aa25ide35.asp

wouldn't it fit into a floppy disk bay if you got one?


I also have the same question!

No, a floppy drive bay is 3.5", but there are adapters for this as well. I'm sure Newegg has them, but here's a quick one I found on Google. Oops - forgot the link --> http://www.addonics.com/products/io/aa25ide35.asp

Can we use same sata cable and power cable to connect the 2.5" hdd that we use in 3.5" hdd's?

Yes, 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drives take the same SATA cable & Power Cable. (only in laptops, it's usually soldered to the board, that's why you can just slide / click it into place).

 

[Aneesh@4GHz]

OK,Got the answer


THANK U FOR ALL WHO HELPED ME!!

 

[Aneesh@4GHz]

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[stavrosmast]

can someone post an adpter from ebay>?