Power a SATA 2,5'' hard disk drive with USB

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We can use an internal 2,5'' HDD as external, but using SATA and feeding it with a USB cable instead a power supply. I.e. we can edit a complex video project (Premiere, Final Cut Pro, etc.) in different computers without copying it to the local hard disk. If the HDD were a 2,5'' USB one, we couldnt edit with it, because USB is very slow compared to SATA.

[@tinkerbit]

I dont know what it could be. Perhaps is a power issue that the USB port doesnt offer the needed power. Do you do this with the power supply (charger) connected?

[@damazonetv]

I tried to do it but the external drive does not show in My Computer. It will just show i restart my pc..It would be better if it will autoplay once you plug the drive just like the usb..

[@loganmeier1397]

Can I use this method to make a external DVD drive?

[@tinkerbit]

Perhaps it is hasnt enough power. Have you tried it with the laptop plugged to the mains?

[@tinkerbit]

Perhaps if you cut one of the it works ok, but it is better to use both because you dont know if in some connectors one of them doesnt exist.

[@WhiteDraqon]

ok, what if I have 3,5'' HDD and want to connect it to my laptop/pc to USB? Power from USB is not enough to run it, how do I do it then? (I tried 1 USB, so... or how to connect HDD SATA disk to usb with external power supply? - dunno what cords/etc need to buy)

[@nnanimationsandgaming3354]

I know I'm five years late but here's a link I also made the same thing kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHizYaCMpq-jgtk

[@TheStoicNinja]

hiw can i do this on a laptop?

[@SamsonLeonVA]

really verry helpfull!!! but if i may one question: do you need the 12 volts wire for a sata dvd-writer? and for data cable does it work with a simple sata cable with L shape in one end and I shape in the other???

[@zapatake]

It definitely works. Thank you so much.

[@user-ki7uf4cr8z]

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[@modizaki6951]

BTW my usb-molex cable is not thick like the one in video , i took the usb cable from a broken mouse and it was easy to identify the v+ g d+ d- it was wrote inside the mouse , is it problem that the cable is not thick?

[@tinkerbit]

Because 3.5 ones need more power. They need also 12V. I copy this comment from zenabir21: "a 3.5" hard drive needs the yellow cable which gives off 12v. but usb can only give 5volts so it wouldn't work. you'd need a 12v power adapter and do the same thing.:)"

[@ameermir2351]

Is there a way to wire SATA Data cable to another USB? Splice the SATA Data to USB?

[@shawnmccalmon814]

can I make an adapter for my hard drive to work on my TV withUSB cable

[@NehalJWani]

I tried the exact same method on my WD Internal HDD. But it keeps disconnecting after every 1 minute. What can be the problem? The soldering is correct and so is the SATA Cable.

[@user-vx7ej6xk2n]

Is your problem solved after this many years 😅😂😂😂

[@NehalJWani]

@@user-vx7ej6xk2n Haha, it's been a decade and I am pretty certain that I gave up 😆

[@andik6]

Thank you for the video. Just one question, if I accidentally connect wrong cable, what is the risk? Could I damage my 2.5" SSD or HDD ? thank you.

[@frazkhalid5944]

Andika Priadiputra “yes”

[@tinkerbit]

No, because you need also the 12 V feed.

[@Yidash]

hi, i have question regarding the 2.5 sata external drive i got; it showed up as Local Disk E in my laptop and i was able to click on it, and then there was this green bar, load about 95% and then it stopped! every time i tried to click on it it's just stop responding ORz help====! (I read somewhere that i should just get myself an adapter for that but would that actually work...)

[@denzen3079]

hey... i have different wires.... black black white and orange.... what should i do.... please help me.....

[@tinkerbit]

Here are some color cables information... www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/58559.aspx

[@RaviShankarRR]

Will this work on 3.5' also? I am trying to connect my internal 3.5" 500 GB hdd to my TV. I am using a PSU to power it now. But if the USB method will work. I can use it with my USB hub to power and transfer data.

[@modizaki6951]

don,t work with me i used a Laptop hdd MK8034GSX and it,s wrote in front of hdd it,s need (DC+5V 1.0A) i did all the steps(and i,m sure that the problem with the usb-molex cable because i plug the power from the computer and it,s work) anyway i read that the usb cable max current is 900mA , Is that the problem?

[@Vyraxis]

does it work for 3.5" drives i would think so but they draw sooo much more power

[@LuckyDzire]

how to make 3.5 inch Hdd power adapter or external supply ????

[@bpham07]

How would you wire it to get power from 2 usb ports?

[@manningcustom]

will this also work with 3.5?

[@canoaslan1011]

WHATS THE POINT, WHEN THAT SAME POWER IS IN THE PC?AND YOU HAVE TO OPEN THE PC TO PREPARE THE SATA CABLE, THE POWER CABLE IS THERE TOO, WHY ARE YOU CUTTING THE WORKING POWER SUPPLY AND MAKING IT EXTERNAL USB? sorry for caps lock, not yelling, but not typing it all again either :)

[@shafiqayon]

did you experimented with 3.5" hard drive power ?

[@vishwapathiraja3882]

Please tell me how the hdd works without Yellow wire (12V) supply??

[@vishwapathiraja3882]

Please tell me how hdd motor works without 12v supply?? I am asking about desktop computer SATA hdd... Please solve this?

[@dancoster7332]

+Vishwa Pathiraja smaller hard drives don't use 12 volts but larger desktop ones do

[@vishwapathiraja3882]

Ok!! Thanks a lot! I bought a HDD external power supply.... thanks

[@manojkumarpc5484]

i have a desktop System HDD of western digital is it works on 5 volts ???

[@CharlesBetti]

Feito, testado e funcionando. Tanks!

[@TheBilleman]

very instructive, just what I needed :>> Thumbs up !

[@user-kh9gx6pv9i]

Thank you❤

[@aboothahiru6354]

what 12years ago?

[@dimuborgir1987]

for yelow wire you need 12v+ for red 5 thats simple...but on 1 usb you got only 5v you need to have 2 for yellow

[@rossmaclean2]

Only if the drive requires it. Most 2.5" Drives only require 5v to operate (which is why you can get USB powered external drives) .

[@dimuborgir1987]

ross maclean i had try to make hard drive reck or reader from dvd player..but hard drive wan`t start..damn guessing not good amperage..does anyone have idea how to power up hard drive 3,5 with dvd power suply...i have 12 and 5v on sata power suply to hard drive but it want start

[@modizaki6951]

Well i plug it to computer and 2 other laptop and it,didn`,t work, and i measure the Voltage from the USB cable it was 5v+ but i didn,t measure the current

[@angelfs.4215]

sera que puedas hacer un cable sat a usb para usarlo como pendrai

[@Yidash]

thats what i thought too, about the power supply. anyhow, took it back to the place i bought it from the guy was nice enough to get it work for me, so i still haven't actually learn anything at all O_O

[@daniellavric5605]

its easy to connect like a 3.5 hdd ..you dont need to use a usb

[@craftersgaming3031]

Does this work with 3.5 inch disk?

[@tinkerbit]

CraftersGaming I think yes, but din't try.

[@diegobrandes6797]

No doesn't work... a 3.5" disk requires +5V and +12V power, and usb doesn't supply 12V, and also the power of an usb port, even a usb 3.0 port is not enough for a 3.5" disk, those disk requires a lot more power, even for some 2.5" disk the power of an usb 2.0 port is not enough, those need at least 2 usb 2.0 or one usb 3.0 port.

[@hungryhungryhummer]

If you use a laptop grade hdd it will work

[@toriawelsh7274]

1:38 what tune do you whistle I wanna dance to it!

[@tinkerbit]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/apCYeWdohMabf5o

[@darktsu]

Gracias.. me ayudo bastante!!

[@shiwanekopoblete6264]

cuando harán un sata data usb

[@CharlesBetti]

God job!

[@ew0054]

More reliable ground connection

[@user-fi9wl7ns7o]

you find it hard to breathe?

[@alexanderkhongjee2016]

Thankyou bro.

[@tinkerbit]

Sí.

[@jaydattchampavat6387]

it's safe to say that molex cable got molested

[@benmassaoudabdelhak56]

oh..yep that so good job

[@SlipperyOtter]

THANKS!!!!

[@aaronperea4044]

Best part? THE WHISTLES! WORST PART ? :(. NO EXPLAINING THE END CONNECTIONS! DAMIT MY MAN.... 😎😎😎😎😎. THANKS FOR INFORMATION! BUT NOW I MUST RESEARCH MORE...... KZbin nights.... Thanks again

[@WESTCRACCINPROD]

Im finna recover all my old shid

[@Vyraxis]

Alright Thank You :D

[@TheFatku]

u rock mr. u really fucking awesome.u do a nice help 2 me....... u such a classic idea...... hope it nt harm 2 ma hdd through direct flow of current ,,,,,,,,

[@deepkarmakar961]

bullshit you can also attach with smps

[@user-pj4dd6qs7v]

Круто мужик!Во додумался!

[@jgbelmont]

It fried my hhd thanks!

[@Hatrious]

Gz! You just made ur amazing IQ public. Next time don't try to be MacGyver if you know you need a tutorial to life itself, buy a proper adapter.

[@chickengaming7752]

RIP hedphone users

[@toriawelsh7274]

Just buy a sata/usb lead off ebay for cheapness save yourself all this hassles ffs!

[@lesalpha2375]

and why are you watchng this video

[@AMDFX6]

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[@emanuelfernandez3907]

I like how you speak English jajajajajajaja

[@schranzwar]

Useless.