How to Fit an 2,5" PATA HDD in 3,5" HDD Case

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How to Fit an 2,5" PATA HDD in 3,5" HDD Case

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Yesterday I got a computer that had a broken HDD. I had a 2.5 "HDD, so I decided to install it in computer, but it's too small, so i put it in 3,5" HDD case as follows:

Required items:
-broken HDD (3,5")
-workable HDD (2,5")
-2,5" to 3,5" PATA HDD adapter (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=%09+2.5%22+HD+to+3.5%22+IDE+Hard+Drive+HDD+Adapter&_sacat=See-All-Categories)
-a smal saw
-Hammer

WARNING, do not squeeze, bang or shock HDD, otherwise you will break it!

Disassembling HDD

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To disassemble the HDD you need to unscrew the top screws and remove the top cover.
The steps are shown in Figures.

Cutting a Piece of Case for Connectors

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To connect the drive we need the connectors, so we have to cut a piece of the case:

Cutting the Thread

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To make sure that the connector does not move, we have drilled two holes and tighten it:

Done!

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When you made the previous steps, your hdd sould look just like one on the picture, then just put back the cover and screw back the screws.

Try It!

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to try it, just connect the HDD on computer!