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Small green circuit board with 39-pin IDE connector and SATA ports, includes data and power cables

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 39Pin IDE PATA to SATA Adapter for 3.5" HDD with Cables

SKU CH-V6A1-3K0FR

Converts a 3.5-inch IDE PATA hard drive to a SATA interface for modern motherboards, includes data and power cables for quick setup

  • Connect 39-pin IDE drives to SATA motherboards
  • Retrofit 3.5-inch PATA HDDs for modern systems
  • Includes SATA data and power cables ready to use
  • Recover legacy files with plug-and-play Windows and Linux support
  • Note: only 3.5-inch PATA HDDs supported, not 2.5-inch drives

Adapter for 3.5" IDE PATA drives

This SMUGDESK adapter converts a 39pin IDE PATA hard disk to a standard SATA interface so it can be used with modern motherboards. It is built for 3.5inch desktop drives and provides a straightforward way to access legacy storage on current systems.

Bundled data and power cables

The package includes a matched SATA data cable and a power cable, removing the need to source separate accessories. With everything supplied you can install the drive onto the converter board, connect the cables and link to a motherboard SATA port immediately.

Suits legacy data recovery and backup

This suits users who need to read old 3.5inch PATA drives for file recovery or archival on a SATAonly platform. It does not support 2.5inch notebook IDE drives or optical drives, so builders with those devices should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the jumper setting on my 3.5" IDE hard drive need adjustment before using this adapter?

Yes, the correct jumper setting on your 3.5" IDE PATA hard drive must be ensured before powering on the adapter for proper detection.

What is the maximum drive form factor this adapter board can physically accommodate?

The adapter is designed specifically for 3.5inch IDE PATA hard drives and does not support 2.5inch notebook IDE hard disks or optical drives.

Does the adapter draw extra power or generate noticeable heat when running a 3.5" drive continuously?

The adapter is a passive converter board with no active components, so it adds negligible power draw or heat beyond the drive itself during all-day operation.

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