Question What adapter can I use to access an SSD drive?

[Michael Crivello]

I have a solid state drive that came out of a desktop computer that doesn't boot any more. Is there an adapter that I can use to connect to it with the other end of the adapter being a USB male plug that isn't so expensive?

The link below is what it looks like:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XX9yCbcn5obvElTH-vPeg0TvmeUedA7y/view?usp=share_link


Thanks in advanced for any helpful replies.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

there are many types of SATA docking stations, adapters, etc.
just search an online retailer like Newegg.com or even Amazon.

 

[USAFRet]

I have a solid state drive that came out of a desktop computer that doesn't boot any more. Is there an adapter that I can use to connect to it with the other end of the adapter being a USB male plug that isn't so expensive?



Thanks in advanced for any helpful replies.

Make/model of the specific SSD?

 

[Ralston18]

I have been using one of these for quite awhile:

https://www.californiapc.com/Portab...pricorn-End-of-Life-Products/ASW-USB3-25.html

Now favoring Orinco drive enclosures that accept a SATA SDD and provide a USB connection.

 

[USAFRet]

Now favoring Orinco drive enclosures that accept a SATA SDD and provide a USB connection.

The only external SATA enclosure that failed on me was an Orinco...
3.5" HDD, but still.

 

[Ralston18]

Sure that I have just been lucky thus far....

Backups in place.

 

[randyh121]

I use these at my repair shop every day, no problems
Amazon.com: JSAUX SATA to USB A Cable, USB A 3.0 to 2.5” SATA III Hard Drive Adapter Aluminum Shell Nylon Cord External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer-Grey : Electronics

 

[USAFRet]

What is the specific model number on the drive.
Unreadable in your pic of it.

 

[geofelt]

That is a m.2 format device.
The 2.5" sata adapters are not going to work.
You need something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/USB-3-1-Type-M-2-Adapter/dp/B01JB8XJ1I

 

[USAFRet]

How about we wait until we find out the exact drive, before giving recommendations of an adapter.
For instance...is it M.2 SATA or M.2 NVMe?

 

[fzabkar]

It looks like this one:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Fgx3g6TCS.jpg

 

[Michael Crivello]

This doesn't have a usual SATA connection with it.

It says on it: Western Digital SN520 NVMe SSD
512 GB

 

[Michael Crivello]

This doesn't have a usual SATA connection with it.

It says on it: Western Digital SN520 NVMe SSD
512 GB

 

[Michael Crivello]

It looks like this one:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Fgx3g6TCS.jpg

Yes...that one.