How do I connect my HDD? My Maxtor HDD has 24 pins (i think its called IDE 24 pins) on the bottom of itSo it doesnt connect to my BlacXwhat piece do i have to get to make it connect
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Works great with a Macbook pro.Plug in, partitioned part of the drive for Time machine backups and is up and running within minutes.Looks like it would be easy to swap drives too.For those old enough to remember, this works like a giant Syquest Drive.CKL
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Actually there are a number of adapters converting iDE-->SATA and SATA-->IDE. Some are cables, some are dongles. I have one that is a small enclosed module that plugs on the back of the IDE disk drive and provides the SATA data connector on the other. You would also have to provide power to the IDE drive with an adapter from the SATA power connector in the Thermaltake. It's pretty cludgy, but it can be done. Also, if you are going to buy one of these adapters, look for one that is bi-directional IDE --> SATA -->IDE, that way you are ready for any situation.
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This device only works with SATA connections. Your IDE hard drive is not compatible with it. to my knowledge there is no adapter that can convert SATA connections to IDE and vis versa. Your best bet is to get an IDE external hard drive enclosure and connect your IDE hard drive to that. My recommendation is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145133 . I own this enclosure and it works great. ORconnect your IDE drive internally to your PC; meaning screw your hard drive into your hard drive cage inside your PC and then connect the hard drive to your mother board via an IDE cable, then connect the power cord to it. This device only works with SATA connections. Your IDE hard drive is not compatible with it. to my knowledge there is no adapter that can convert SATA connections to IDE and vis versa. Your best bet is to get an IDE external hard drive enclosure and connect your IDE hard drive to that. My recommendation is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145133 . I own this enclosure and it works great. ORconnect your IDE drive internally to your PC; meaning screw your hard drive into your hard drive cage inside your PC and then connect the hard drive to... » Read More This device only works with SATA connections. Your IDE hard drive is not compatible with it. to my knowledge there is no adapter that can convert SATA connections to IDE and vis versa. Your best bet is to get an IDE external hard drive enclosure and connect your IDE hard drive to that. My recommendation is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145133 . I own this enclosure and it works great. ORconnect your IDE drive internally to your PC; meaning screw your hard drive into your hard drive cage inside your PC and then connect the hard drive to your mother board via an IDE cable, then connect the power cord to it. « Show Less
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There's a panel that opens on the bottom - the HDD just slides in there and should plug right in. easy peasy!
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You have SATA cables that connect your HDD to the Mother board. Then you will have a 5 wire ribbon cable with multi drive plugs for the HDD's and the end plug will connect to your power supply. I hope this helps . . . Bob
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Could you plz put the HDD drive out from the device to check if there is problem with the HDD drive? Also plz check the HDD cable is well connected to the HDD drive? If you want to reset the device, you could go to the "tool" OSD menu to reset it.
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The only choicew are a or b pins and 1 is IDE. Other wise you must make your selection on the drive. Very delicate.
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There is a jumper on each drive (near the power & signal cables). Set one to MASTER the other to SLAVE. Usually the jumpers are labeled, but if not, need to confirm with the manufacturer or user guide. Also see: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-set-jumpers-for-your-computers-ide-drive.html, http://www.kitchentablecomputers.com/hdrive3.php, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Technology_Attachment#Master_and_slave_clarification. Hope this helps.
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I assume you are talking about the Master Slave Jumper Pins? If you are going to use the Hard Drive as a Master then make sure the Jumper is appropriate. The Pata/IDE Hard Drive should be standard and the adapter should fit. Have you considered cloning the IDE Drive to a Sata Drive? Hope this helps!!
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Plug the IDE Cable from Motherboard into the IDE connector on this unit, the SATA connector you must use only one of them - they are different one SATA is SATA [From Motherboard] to IDE the other is IDE to SATA [Drive]
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Hughes, sorry to hear that the product did not work for you. I ordered the same hard drive for my Toshiba which uses the IDE connector and it worked fine. In same laptops it is not easy to fit in the hard drive and align the pins properly but if your laptops uses IDE connectors, I am very positive that the product will work. As far as i know, the hard drive is either a SATA, PATA or IDE kind of technology. And if it IDE, that drive should be able to work. However, your situation may be different am not sure, but all i say mine is working fine. Otherwise you can also try to compare with the old one and see if there is a match. Thank you. Hughes, sorry to hear that the product did not work for you. I ordered the same hard drive for my Toshiba which uses the IDE connector and it worked fine. In same laptops it is not easy to fit in the hard drive and align the pins properly but if your laptops uses IDE connectors, I am very positive that the product will work. As far as i know, the hard drive is either a SATA, PATA or IDE kind of technology. And if it IDE, that drive should be able to work. However, your situation may be different am not sure, but all i say mine is working fine. Otherwise you can also try to compare with the... » Read More Hughes, sorry to hear that the product did not work for you. I ordered the same hard drive for my Toshiba which uses the IDE connector and it worked fine. In same laptops it is not easy to fit in the hard drive and align the pins properly but if your laptops uses IDE connectors, I am very positive that the product will work. As far as i know, the hard drive is either a SATA, PATA or IDE kind of technology. And if it IDE, that drive should be able to work. However, your situation may be different am not sure, but all i say mine is working fine. Otherwise you can also try to compare with the old one and see if there is a match. Thank you. « Show Less
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I am not familiar with the drive you have but if the connections match, give it a go. In my situation, it was the PC that crashed with a healthy hard drive. All I had to do was remove the hard drive from the PC and hook it up to Apricorn and I was back in business. I wish you all the luck!
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Hello! How are you? The connector will come with it when you order it. It is a very good hard drive. It is very thin and light. It is my favorite hard drive.
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I cannot remember if it came with instructions or not, however it is very easy! The end of the enclosure where you insert the USB plug comes off, your 500GB Hard drive plugs directly into the SATA slot in the end you slid off, then you just slide the connected hard drive and end-piece back into the enclosure. two small screws that come with the enclosure can be screwed into each side of the end you just slid in to keep it secure. Then you just plug in the USB cord and fire it up. Hope this helps, and good luck!
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It is an IDE device. With most dells you will need to put a adapter on the pins. They are for sale here on Amazon or E Bay where they are only about $2 or so and shipped quickly. Look at the drive and see if you have the multi pin interface or a flat interface.Check the dell documentation with any questions on the interface.You of course will need to format the drive before it shows on your system.You should have no problems beyond those listed above. I am relatively impressed how good it seems to work for me so far. Good Luck
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Hey best option go to google and type (what hard drive should i use with ps4) once there links 1, 2 and 4 are the best instructions so far... Good luck!
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this will connect to your mother board then you need to use or buy a SATA cable long enough to go from your MB to the drive then check you power supply for a small 4 wire plug then plug it in to the adapter power connection then you need to use a adapter for your drive power supply buy one if you don't already have that changes old power to new style . item 1 IDE to SATA, item two 1 SATA wire 10in + , item 3 power conversion wire from old style to new SATA power wire 10in+
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Apparently the drivers or buffers or something in the interface cannot handle a higher capacity HDD. This is only a case & interface - you have to buy a HDD separately to put inside to complete it. HTH ...
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It's got a SATA connection. I think it's 7 pins.... https://www.google.com/search?q=sata+connector+pinout&rlz=1C1CHNU_enUS358US373&espv=2&tbm=isch&imgil=uf4iTTEfZzzMkM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcSonfEBng_-vFz9liBlcVkwKYOavl3FHaVOAS7xCqpbC9HWRIaRBg%253B440%253B268%253Bu24WkqWsQrtL6M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.moddiy.com%25252Fpages%25252FSATA-Data-Cable-Connectors-%2525252526-Pinouts.html&source=iu&usg=__-p5SLDp5eEo7ejTBT-lT2R7jtsc%3D&sa=X&ei=sq2tU8nfOurMsQS8jIDICQ&ved=0CCMQ9QEwAg&biw=1268&bih=888#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=uf4iTTEfZzzMkM%253A%3Bu24WkqWsQrtL6M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.moddiy.com%252Fproduct_images%252Fuploaded_images%252Fhdsata2-engadget-howto.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.moddiy.com%252Fpages%252FSATA-Data-Cable-Connectors-%252526-Pinouts.html%3B440%3B268