{"product_id":"transparent-hdd-case-hdd-enclosure-2-5-inch-ssd-sata-to-usb2-0-type-c-adapter-portable-external-hard-drive-box-tool-free","title":"Transparent 2.5-Inch SATA HDD\/SSD USB Enclosure","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse a compatible spare laptop drive as external storage instead of leaving it loose in a drawer. This transparent USB enclosure fits suitable 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs. It is for computer users connecting a separate drive to a compatible USB host.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eReuse a suitable spare drive\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fit an existing 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD to access it through the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSee which drive is inside\u003c\/strong\u003e — The transparent body lets you identify the fitted drive without opening the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFit without a screwdriver\u003c\/strong\u003e — The sliding cover gives tool-free access when installing a compatible drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eMatch the computer connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Choose the cable\/connector option for the USB port you intend to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGive a spare SATA drive a USB connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the drive before ordering: it must be a compatible 2.5-inch SATA model with a 7 or 9.5 mm body. The enclosure does not take IDE drives, 12.5 mm-thick drives or M.2\/NVMe modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlide open the cover, align the drive with the internal SATA connector and close the enclosure before connecting it. USB supplies the enclosure's power, and the operating system must be able to read the drive's file system. A new blank drive may need initialisation; do not format a drive containing files you want to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe options are labelled Micro B–USB A, USB C–USB A, USB C–USB C and Micro B–USB A OTG. These are alternative connection packages, not all included together. The enclosure does not include a hard drive or SSD; the storage capacity comes from the drive you fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S25744039acd64321805aab7eff6eed5fe.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlide the cover open and fit a compatible SATA drive before connecting to the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sc89ccc1fca564b8987d02645d485aac4b.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck both the SATA connector and the 7 or 9.5 mm drive thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S6e607cda277244b996133244158ad0afT.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe transparent case lets you see the drive you have fitted; the pictured HDD is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S2a3b833f273047a2a13a2068d2f42514Z.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSATA and IDE connectors are different; this enclosure is for SATA drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S051c336e59e147518b39bbcf684e463bO.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrive format and file-system compatibility still determine whether the host can read existing files.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S4ec3b0f5c6fc4168a6ded09387929437Z.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sliding cover gives tool-free access during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S1c7265c77c7a4d3681667068fa11349dv.jpg\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eInitialise only a new blank drive as needed; formatting an existing drive can erase its files.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Transparent external drive enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive size: 2.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive interface: SATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible drive thickness: 7 or 9.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive types: Compatible SATA HDD or SSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: Tool-free sliding cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost connection: USB, according to the selected option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: From the USB host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions: Micro B–USB A, USB C–USB A, USB C–USB C or Micro B–USB A OTG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage: Enclosure with selected connection option; HDD\/SSD not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your drive and USB port, then choose the connection option that puts your spare storage back to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spy-shop.com\/collections\/computer-accessories\"\u003eExplore more computer accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spy-shop.com","offers":[{"title":"Micro B-USB A","offer_id":64136203075914,"sku":"1005010745318083-Micro B-USB A","price":23.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"USB C-USB A","offer_id":64136203108682,"sku":"1005010745318083-USB C-USB A","price":24.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"USB C-USB C","offer_id":64136203141450,"sku":"1005010745318083-USB C-USB C","price":25.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Micro B-USB A OTG","offer_id":64136203174218,"sku":"1005010745318083-Micro B-USB A OTG","price":24.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/5980\/2954\/files\/S986a168bef774beeacb70e2e0bc037f96.webp?v=1793211665","url":"https:\/\/spy-shop.com\/cs\/products\/transparent-hdd-case-hdd-enclosure-2-5-inch-ssd-sata-to-usb2-0-type-c-adapter-portable-external-hard-drive-box-tool-free","provider":"Spy-shop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}