Originally Posted By: Tim
Will the USB connector put out enough voltage to run the drive reliably?


Good call... https://www.computerhope.com/hdd/hdd0029.htm says that the drive needs up to 560mA which is more than the 500mA current of normal USB.

You'll need a PATA adaptor though, not a SATA one: https://www.amazon.com/GODSHARK-Laptop-Desktop-Adapter-Converter/dp/B07R4WKDCP

Edit: wait, no you don't, you need a SATA to 44-pin PATA.

Peter


Edited by peter (28/08/2024 16:47)