I am blind. Can you describe how to open it so I can put the hard drive in? Other enclosures have opened in the back, but I can't figure this one out.
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This one opens on the end with the USB port by removing the tiny Phillips head screws that are on either narrow side about a quarter inch from the end.and sliding out the end piece.
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sure, 2 screws on either side must be removed, then try sliding the top of the case
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Does windows read a that my video in there explaining how to install a hard drive? If not can you get get someone to click on the video for you? It is real easy there are only two screws on the outside and once you remove them you will separate the case and the insert the hard drive, then you have to use the two supplied silver screws to secure the hard drive in the case and the restore the two exterior black screws. I hope that helps but i suggest having someone watch my video that explains the installation process so it goes smoother for you.
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Feel your angst! MINE does fit (barely!). I CAN NOT put cable inside with the drive; I attach it to the WD and zip the case. My decision to purchase was solely to keep the drive clean and protected from scratches. I know: Obsessive!!
270034
To open the hdd and other portable electronic devices are strong enough. Not to get to the present problem. I hope this helps.
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Run your fingers over the front of the drive to the right side and you will feel the button to push in. Can't see it. I had to look in the manual.
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My Sabrent enclosure is different from your choise. My enclosure contains four small screws that are easy to open and close. It is a little time consuming if you intend to use several 2.5-inch HDDs and replacing them frequently.
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Plug it into a USB port and use it much like a thumb drive. I can give a better explanation if you tell me which operating system you use. On my wife's Windows 8 PC the system recognizes the drive and gives three options for what to do with it. I don't know if it will give the same options the first time you use it. I first used it with Windows XP. There I used "My Computer" to find the drive. Then I used "drag and drop" to move files to the WD drive. You can also use the backup and restore software to make back-ups from your main hard drive to the WD. I've also used it with Linux. If you need more help please tell me your operating system and what it says when you plug into the USB port.
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No mention of user-accessibility in the ASUS Manual (other than disassembly will void the product warranty) and no way for me to tell absent attempting to take my unit apart. There is an E-SATA + USB 2.0 Combo port to connect to an external Serial-ATA hard disk drive or other devices, including external HDDs. To be sure, I would recommend contacting ASUS Tech Support prior to purchasing.
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I can't really answer that as I have never considered it. I would like to say no, but then again, anything is possible. Sorry, that's the best I can give you. I will say that is is probably one of the best external HD enclosures I have every had. If it wasn't so expensive, I would buy another one.
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if you remove hard drive bays...mine is on the top...I modded the top, and put push pull....
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The enclosure is held together by a series of tongues and grooves,everything is snapped together. Spread the two larger sides apart starting from the back end using finger pressure.That's how mine opened.
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I don't understand your question. Are you saying that you lost the instructions for the Rosewill external drive? If you have placed the hard drive into the enclosure correctly and Windows 7 is not recognizing the drive then I ask "How is the drive connected to your machine"? If it is eSATA then I know that some motherboards seem to have a problem. The best solution is to use USB and there should be no complications. Please clarify!
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I found out that computer doesn't put out enough power, so I bought the usb power booster cord. My laptop recognizes that there is some sort of storage device there but doesn't actually allow me to open it up. I tried using the hdd with the $17 usb power booster on my desktop also and the same thing happens.So if you want this hard drive don't count on the USB booster cable to help you.This is the booster cable I speak of ---> http://www.wdc.com/en/products/accessories.asp?ProdID=170
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Not sure if I understand the question but from what I remember you unscrew those 4 screws with an allen key and it opens right up. Installing the hard drive is pretty simple. Just plug it on in, and you're good to.
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I have a 4 TB drive in this enclosure (and 3 2TB's). You must format (partition) the drive correctly. Do not format it as a MBR partition. It will only recognize 2 TB if you do that. Partition as GPT.
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I do not have an answer to your problem, but with both seagate and WD drives I just attached the drive enclosure and the hard drives were recognized.
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It's SATA. I know this because I had to open mine up to extract the hard drive.Sadly.
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It's just like any other Harddrive. Open the hatch where the hard drive is supposed to go and insert the hard drive and you're set.