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USB 2.0 to SATA?

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by zag1402, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. zag1402 Newcomer, in training

    Hi all just a quick one
    i have a wd external and want to hook it up to my data compass the drive has a usb2.0 psb
    so is there and adaptor or trick i can use
    zag1402, Apr 17, 2011
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  2. Mark56 TechSpot Paladin

    No trick required just remove the drive from the enclosure then connect it to the Data Compass.
    Mark56, Apr 17, 2011
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  3. zag1402 Newcomer, in training

    ok so how do i connect it i dont have a usb to ide or sata
    the hdd is usb not sata or ide ?????
    zag1402, Apr 17, 2011
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  4. Mark56 TechSpot Paladin

    May be I am missing something, but if you remove the drive from the enclosure (take it out of the external box) you should find it has a standard IDE or SATA connection on it, just like any internal hard drive.
    Mark56, Apr 17, 2011
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  5. zag1402 Newcomer, in training

    i have it out the external box and it has usb connection not ide or sata ??
    zag1402, Apr 19, 2011
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  6. Mark56 TechSpot Paladin

    What is the make and model number written on the drive?

    There may be an adapter fixed onto it. Can you upload a picture of it?
    Mark56, Apr 19, 2011
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