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External Hard Drive Question

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  • 12-06-2008 2:54pm
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    Skud
    Registered Users Posts: 1,821 ✭✭✭


    Hey,

    I got an external hard drive (actually two - one ide and one sata) and the case/power supply broke on it. So I'm looking to replace the casing. However they used be socket powered (standard plug) - Question is if I get a new usb case would it be enough to power the drives? - for simplicity, i.e. not having to plug it in, it would be easier... Or would I have to get a socket powered one to replace it?

    Thanks


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    h8red
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    Wouldn't think USB would be able to provide enuff power if they are 3.5" drives.


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    Skud
    Registered Users Posts: 1,821 ✭✭✭Skud


    h8red wrote: »
    Wouldn't think USB would be able to provide enuff power if they are 3.5" drives.

    that's what i thought. Thanks


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    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users Posts: 7,986 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    As it happens I just bought this external enclosure last week and its pretty handy for IDE and SATA. It does come with a bulky plug though.


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