PSU question (wiring)

trydowave

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Hi. Just got a SATA, IDE 3.5 and 2.5 HDD to USB device. Thing is it needs a separate PSU to power it.
I have a few lying around but I need to know how to wire it up so it doesn't have to be connected to a PC case and MB.
Thing is I want to make sure its safe. I think black and green are connected in order for it to power up, but, I want more details on how to do this and what type of wire to use so it doesn't burn out or electrocute me.

Thanks in advance,
Tony
 
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Hello... It works great for putting in a small box, and taking a DVD player, to a remote location to work on someones computer... ive had no problems connecting any kind of hardrive to it, at this time... but you are still limited to about 40Mb transfer speed with it, with the USB connection... You Don't want to use this thing for/as a exterior HD setup, 24/7.

Here is a USA seller.... I gave you the CHINA seller...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-to-IDE-SATA-ATA-ATAPI-2-5-3-5-HD-HDD-Converter-Cable-Adapter-w-Power-/111287556127?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item19e941581f

WILL BE FASTER shipping with the USA one.

trydowave

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Hi. Just sent back the one I got. Ill buy the one you mentioned tomorrow. Amazing value for money :) Hope it works as advertised. As for my one. No it didn't come with a power supply. Just the device and one SATA lead.

 
Hello... It works great for putting in a small box, and taking a DVD player, to a remote location to work on someones computer... ive had no problems connecting any kind of hardrive to it, at this time... but you are still limited to about 40Mb transfer speed with it, with the USB connection... You Don't want to use this thing for/as a exterior HD setup, 24/7.

Here is a USA seller.... I gave you the CHINA seller...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-to-IDE-SATA-ATA-ATAPI-2-5-3-5-HD-HDD-Converter-Cable-Adapter-w-Power-/111287556127?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item19e941581f

WILL BE FASTER shipping with the USA one.
 
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