Introduction: External HDD Mod and Add More USB Wattage

MOD: removing the need for Power Adapter on any 2.5" external HDD/SSD enclosure

Add More USB Wattage:

Power per USB:

USB 2.0 - 200ma

USB 3.0 - 900ma

Step 1: Parts and Tools

Mod for External USB Hard Drive's

1 - 2x USB cables

2 - Aluminum Foil

3 - 1/4 - 1 amp Diode - REMOVED

4 - Voltmeter

5 - Box Knife

6 - Scissor

7 - Solder Wire

8 - Electrical Tape

9 - Solder Iron