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Black plastic bracket with open-faced bezel to mount a 3.5-inch drive in a 5.25-inch bay

EN-Labs

EN-Labs BR-3.5-5.25 3.5 to 5.25 Floppy Drive Bay Adapter

SKU CH-VVKC-TXJE7

A plastic bracket that mounts a 3.5-inch floppy drive into a 5.25-inch optical bay, including eight screws for a secure fit

  • Key featuresThis plastic, floppy-drive adapter bracket lets you install
  • In the boxPackage Content 1 - piece 3.5 in to 5.25 in bracket 8 - piec
  • Install a 3.5-inch floppy drive in a 5.25-inch bay
  • Open-faced black bezel gives a snug secured fit
  • Quick and easy installation with included screws
  • Mount front panels card readers or fan controllers
  • Maximise internal case space by using empty optical bays

3.5-to-5.25 Bay Adapter

This plastic bracket converts a standard 5.25-inch optical drive bay so it can accept a 3.5-inch floppy drive or similarly sized front-panel device. It is intended for builders who need to relocate a legacy drive or add a card reader, USB hub or fan controller where a full-height bay sits empty.

Capacity and headroom

The adapter holds one 3.5-inch unit securely behind an open-faced black bezel, using the eight screws supplied. It cannot accommodate a 5.25-inch drive, nor does it provide mounting points for 2.5-inch units without a separate caddy.

5.25-inch bay constraint

Installation is limited to cases that still include a 5.25-inch internal bay, a form factor omitted from many modern chassis. The bracket adds no electrical connections, so the mounted device must reach the motherboard or controller with its own cables.

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Price $9.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEN-Labs
Model nameBR-3.5-5.25
In the box
In the boxPackage Content
1 - piece 3.5 in to 5.25 in bracket
8 - pieces screws

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5-inch floppy drive fit my older 5.25-inch bay?

Yes, the plastic bracket converts any 5.25-inch optical bay so a 3.5-inch floppy drive mounts securely.

How can I confirm the adapter is installed correctly?

The black bezel sits flush with the front panel and the drive does not wobble when the eight supplied screws are tightened.

What comes in the box and what must I buy separately?

The box contains one 3.5-to-5.25 bracket and eight mounting screws; the floppy drive itself is not included.

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