How do I connect and use this for an external laptop HD?
2012151
You need a SATA to USB converter with power. Something like: Sabrent USB 2.0 TO SATA/IDE 2.5/3.5/-INCH Hard Drive Converter EC-AHDD
2012152
This device converts from an internal 2.5" SATA drive to an internal 3.5" SATA drive, so if you want to use it to build an external laptop HD you'd need an external 3.5" SATA HDD enclosure with USB interface, to plug the already loaded Icy Dock EZ Convert 2.5" to 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD converter into it. An example of this kind of enclosure is the ICY DOCK ICYBento MB559U3S-1SB Enterprise USB 3.0 & eSATA External 3.5" SATA HDD Enclosure - Black . This has the advantage of letting you use the same external enclosure for both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives. This device converts from an internal 2.5" SATA drive to an internal 3.5" SATA drive, so if you want to use it to build an external laptop HD you'd need an external 3.5" SATA HDD enclosure with USB interface, to plug the already loaded Icy Dock EZ Convert 2.5" to 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD converter into it. An example of this kind of enclosure is the ICY DOCK ICYBento MB559U3S-1SB Enterprise USB 3.0 & eSATA External 3.5" SATA HDD Enclosure - Black . This has the advantage of letting you use the same external... » Read More This device converts from an internal 2.5" SATA drive to an internal 3.5" SATA drive, so if you want to use it to build an external laptop HD you'd need an external 3.5" SATA HDD enclosure with USB interface, to plug the already loaded Icy Dock EZ Convert 2.5" to 3.5" SATA HDD/SSD converter into it. An example of this kind of enclosure is the ICY DOCK ICYBento MB559U3S-1SB Enterprise USB 3.0 & eSATA External 3.5" SATA HDD Enclosure - Black . This has the advantage of letting you use the same external enclosure for both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives. « Show Less
2012153
This product was design to convert a 2.5in hard drive work in a 3.5in drive bay. I would NOT use the product for any externally application. Also, there numerous low cost external USB non-volatile storage (USB Thumb, SD Cards ... Hard drives) available.
2012154
This is not the product you should buy for use as an external HD. It is designed to fit in a standard decktop hard drive bay, and does an excellent job at that. Search the selection of products on Amazon for something that holds a 2.5 inch drive and provides a USB cable connection.
2012155
This item is for converting a 2.5" drive into a 3.5" bay for use in a desktop computer internally. If you wanted to use this as an external drive as you asked, you technically could do this if you also bought an extra, external drive enclosure for a 3.5" drive. I have to ask though, why do that when you can just buy an external drive enclosure for a 2.5" drive instead of this Icy Dock + a 3.5 " drive bay and essentially double-converting it?
2012156
This device is for use as an internal housing, not external. It doesn't provide power or USB/Firewire/etc connectors. It just allows you to use a SSD inside your computer the same way you would a regular spinning disk internal HDD.
2012157
This is to convert a 2.5" laptop drive or solid state drive to fit the 3.5" hard drive bay inside a desktop computer case. What you need is an external hard drive enclosure with USB for your laptop. Get a 2.5" enclosure for a laptop hard drive or a 3.5" for a desktop drive to convert them to an external drive.
2012158
You need a SATA to USB converter with power. Something like: http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Converter-Supply-Activity-EC-AHDD/dp/B00CPGYNV4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1383744478&sr=8-4&keywords=SATA+USB
656308
I don't use it for connect hard drive, but the voltage and ampers maybe working with it,, so there are another solution for connect hardrive. for example SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB Adapter Converter
1269535
Try toshiba.com but this external driver has all kinds of problems I trashed my
1960925
This external HD comes with its own power plug, and it has only 2 inputs. One for the USB cable and the other for the Power cord. I am guessing it will only work with the power plug it came with.
2166704
Don't use the disk, just plug it in, and it should work. If not look online for the driver download.
870955
this doesn't have it's own network adapter. Unless the USB external drive has a network adapter don't believe that will work. Sorry :(
2009360
There is a micro board with a plug which connects to your HDD. There is also a SATA connector that also connects to your HDD. The power comes from a power pack (ie. like your laptop power pack) and included is a USB 2.0 and eSATA cable. Unless you use the eSATA connection, the USB 2.0 is way too slow.I personally rather use a hotswappable docking station (ie the "Plugable" brand)Plugable USB 3.0 SATA III Lay-Flat Hard Drive & SSD Docking Station (Supports UASP and Drives 8TB+)
389814
you're wrong this device is used to connect an internal hard drive as an external hard drive via usb, but in my case it did not work.
2071421
You can connect to a pc and share files, but more importantly, you can connect to a usb hub (preferably powered) and plug ext HD, Keyboards, anything and it will see and use it.
183570
you must provide power BOTH the HD and the adapter...use the supplied plug for the adapter and a standard plug for the HD. If you have it correctly hooked up the adapter will light up.
1065546
You shouldn't have to. Try a different port. And also wait up to 60 seconds for the drive to be recognized.
1273886
I have connected a USB drive and a mouse with this adapter. Not sure what kind of Doble you have in mind?
578032
I have a DVD auxillary device to connect to the laptop. It connects thru the usb port.
189561
As external you need an enclosure, anyone, recommend USB 3.0 or Gibabit connection for best performance. It can be used internally too.
2091588
Its a laptop, where do you plan on putting another drive? If you're asking about an external drive, i.e. a USB HD, they yeah sure it will see it just fine.
133599
This drive is for a desktop PC,I'm not sure how of if you could hook it up to laptop,search external USB DVD drives on here.
1817033
Only if your external HDD has a Display Port connection. This is similar to, but not the same, a HDMI connection.