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Green circuit board with 44-pin and 40-pin IDE connectors

BONAEVER

BONAEVER 2.5 to 3.5 IDE adapter 44 pin to 40 pin

SKU CH-HV1E-KCR9H

Converts a 2.5-inch 44-pin IDE laptop drive to a 3.5-inch 40-pin desktop motherboard port for data recovery or system cloning

  • Case styleProtection Case
  • Converts 2.5-inch laptop IDE drives to 3.5-inch desktop IDE ports
  • 44-pin laptop connector adapts to 40-pin motherboard interface
  • Enables data recovery and system backup using a desktop PC
  • Supports cloning and OS reinstallation for maintenance tasks
  • Allows laptop hard drive to function as a desktop drive

Laptop IDE Adapter 44 Pin to 40 Pin

This adapter converts a 2.5-inch laptop IDE drive with a 44-pin connector to a standard 40-pin desktop IDE port. It lets you connect the smaller drive directly to a PC motherboard for data access. Ideal for technicians and users who need to retrieve files from older laptop drives. A practical tool for system maintenance and backup tasks.

Compact Circuit Board With Alignment Indicator

The card-format board plugs into the desktop IDE header and accepts the laptop drive on its 44-pin side. A front-side alignment indicator helps prevent reverse insertion by showing correct orientation. If the indicator fails to light, power should be cut immediately to protect the drive. No enclosure or mounting hardware is included, so the drive rests loose during use.

Converts 44-Pin Laptop IDE to 40-Pin Desktop IDE

The sole function is bridging the 44-pin 2.5-inch interface to the 40-pin 3.5-inch interface on a motherboard. It supports read and write operations for cloning, backup or OS installation before returning the drive to the laptop. Drives using any other interface or form factor cannot be used with this adapter.

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

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Case styleProtection Case

Questions about this item

How does the 44-pin to 40-pin IDE adapter handle the interface difference between laptop and desktop drives?

It converts a 44-pin 2.5-inch IDE drive to a 40-pin 3.5-inch IDE port on a desktop motherboard, allowing the laptop drive to function as a desktop drive for data access or system installation.

What physical space and mounting does this adapter require inside a desktop case?

The adapter lets a 2.5-inch laptop IDE drive connect to a standard 3.5-inch IDE header; the laptop drive sits on the desktop and plugs directly into the motherboard without a dedicated bracket.

What is the correct installation step to avoid damaging the drive or adapter?

Align the sticker side of the laptop drive with the indicator side of the adapter; if the indicator does not light, power off immediately and reconnect before retrying.

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