Question My HDD isn't detected by my laptop

[CannedBeans5475]

So I just recently bought a Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB and after the package came in I noticed that it was only a standalone HDD it didn't came with adapters, nor did it come with an enclosure either so I bought a separate HDD to USB adapter and after testing it out it still didn't come up in my recognized devices after doing a bit of digging to find out a solution I came up short I just didn't get it every time I plugged in the adapter with the HDD it lit up with a blue and red light. I don't know the root of the problem but I theorized what the problem probably is, it could probably have something to do with me buying the wrong adapter or something software-wise.


I'll just post the HDD as well as the adapter I bought:

https://imgur.com/aO0PqQw

View: https://imgur.com/aO0PqQw

https://imgur.com/GpuGNi7

View: https://imgur.com/GpuGNi7

 

[punkncat]

HDD are very susceptible to shock damage even aside from that one being used. It may be worthwhile to consider your return/exchange options.

 

[Bob.B]

So I just recently bought a Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB and after the package came in I noticed that it was only a standalone HDD it didn't came with adapters, nor did it come with an enclosure either so I bought a separate HDD to USB adapter and after testing it out it still didn't come up in my recognized devices after doing a bit of digging to find out a solution I came up short I just didn't get it every time I plugged in the adapter with the HDD it lit up with a blue and red light. I don't know the root of the problem but I theorized what the problem probably is, it could probably have something to do with me buying the wrong adapter or something software-wise.


I'll just post the HDD as well as the adapter I bought:

https://imgur.com/aO0PqQw

View: https://imgur.com/aO0PqQw

https://imgur.com/GpuGNi7

View: https://imgur.com/GpuGNi7

You bought a 3.5 hdd the adapter is for a 2.5 disk.
You need an adapter that has an extra power source.

 

[CannedBeans5475]

You bought a 3.5 hdd the adapter is for a 2.5 disk.
You need an adapter that has an extra power source.

Yeah, I figured that was the problem I just wasn't sure in my head at the start lmao but thanks for confirming my suspicions. I bought a 3.0 I think so I guess buying a 3.5 adapter will fix everything right?

 

[Bob.B]

Yeah, I figured that was the problem I just wasn't sure in my head at the start lmao but thanks for confirming my suspicions. I bought a 3.0 I think so I guess buying a 3.5 adapter will fix everything right?

You need to get a proper adapter first and then you move on from there.

 

[SkyNetRising]

I bought a 3.0 I think so I guess buying a 3.5 adapter will fix everything right?

You're confusing numbers here.
3.0 is USB version.
3.5" is HDD form factor.
Completely different things.

You need powered USB SATA enclosure for 3.5" HDDs.

USB SATA 3.5"enclosure