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Blue plastic 2.5in SATA hard-drive enclosure with USB Y-cable

YINGHUA

YINGHUA 2.5in USB 2.0 SATA HDD Enclosure Blue

SKU CH-A4WP-8AHVC

Houses a 2.5in SATA drive in a slim, screwless case with a USB Y-cable for plug-and-play backups on Windows and Mac

  • Tool-free 2.5 in drive installation saves time
  • USB Y-cable supplies extra power for stable operation
  • Works with Windows XP through 10 and Mac OS 8.6+
  • Compact 12 x 7.5 x 1.2 cm case fits in a bag
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap support enables quick drive changes

2.5in USB 2.0 SATA Enclosure

This blue enclosure turns a 2.5in SATA hard drive into a portable USB 2.0 device. It supports Windows XP through Windows 10 and Mac OS 8.6 or later. A USB Y-cable is included to provide sufficient power from a single port. The tool-free design allows quick drive swaps without screws.

Home users needing simple external storage

It suits anyone who wants to access files from an old laptop drive on a modern computer. Builders who need USB 3.0 speeds or support for 3.5in drives should look at other enclosures. The USB 2.0 interface limits transfer rates for large backups. There is no hardware encryption or RAID functionality.

Tool-free installation with Y-cable

Slide the drive into the slim 12 x 7.5 x 1.2 cm housing and connect the Y-cable to the host. No screws or drivers are required for the listed operating systems. The most common issue is insufficient power from a single USB port on older laptops. Using both plugs on the Y-cable usually resolves this.

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Price $5.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Do I need a separate power adapter for the 2.5in SATA drive inside this enclosure?

No, the included USB Y-cable draws power from two USB ports on your computer to run the drive without an external adapter.

Will my older USB 1.1 laptop port work with this USB 2.0 enclosure?

Yes, the enclosure is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so it will function on older ports at the slower 1.1 speed.

How can I confirm the enclosure is working after I insert the drive and connect the Y-cable?

The drive should appear in your operating system’s disk utility or file explorer, allowing you to format, read and write files immediately.

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