Dimple   10 #1 Posted September 5, 2017 Anyone know where I can pick one of these up for cheap? Maplins are expensive so i avoid them when I can If anyone has one they can loan me for a few days or better yet sell me it would be a big help Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DeZeus   11 #2 Posted September 5, 2017 What size case/HD would you require? 2.5" or 3.5"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dimple   10 #3 Posted September 5, 2017 Ebay to the rescue Got one on order for 4 quid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
apelike   10 #4 Posted September 5, 2017 Ebay to the rescue Got one on order for 4 quid  Be careful, if it was £4 then it will probably be for a laptop size drive which will be 2.5". Normal PC hard drives are 3.5" and for USB use they normally require a separate power supply as they work on 12V. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dimple   10 #5 Posted September 6, 2017 Be careful, if it was £4 then it will probably be for a laptop size drive which will be 2.5". Normal PC hard drives are 3.5" and for USB use they normally require a separate power supply as they work on 12V.  Cheers for the tip. I just double checked it and it fits the 3.5". I have to power the hdd with a molex connector then plug the hard drive into my pc via the usb. For 4 quid i know its a risk but thankfully the data im looking to transfer isnt important. In fact I dont even know whats on the hard drives. Im just nosy and want to find out  ---------- Post added 06-09-2017 at 03:28 ----------  Maybe not ideal if OP is in a hurry.  Thankfully Im not in a rush but it should be with me by Friday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...