Introduction: How to Fit an 2,5" PATA HDD in 3,5" HDD Case
Yesterday I got a computer that had a broken HDD. I had a 2.5 "HDD, so I decided to install it in computer, but it's too small, so i put it in 3,5" HDD case as follows:
Required items:
-broken HDD (3,5")
-workable HDD (2,5")
-2,5" to 3,5" PATA HDD adapter (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=%09+2.5%22+HD+to+3.5%22+IDE+Hard+Drive+HDD+Adapter&_sacat=See-All-Categories)
-a smal saw
-Hammer
WARNING, do not squeeze, bang or shock HDD, otherwise you will break it!
Required items:
-broken HDD (3,5")
-workable HDD (2,5")
-2,5" to 3,5" PATA HDD adapter (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=%09+2.5%22+HD+to+3.5%22+IDE+Hard+Drive+HDD+Adapter&_sacat=See-All-Categories)
-a smal saw
-Hammer
WARNING, do not squeeze, bang or shock HDD, otherwise you will break it!
Step 1: Disassembling HDD
To disassemble the HDD you need to unscrew the top screws and remove the top cover.
The steps are shown in Figures.
The steps are shown in Figures.
Step 2: Cutting a Piece of Case for Connectors
To connect the drive we need the connectors, so we have to cut a piece of the case:
Step 3: Cutting the Thread
To make sure that the connector does not move, we have drilled two holes and tighten it:
Step 4: Done!
When you made the previous steps, your hdd sould look just like one on the picture, then just put back the cover and screw back the screws.
Step 5: Try It!
to try it, just connect the HDD on computer!