Open IOmega external USB2 hard drive case?

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I have an IOmega external USB 2.0 hard drive, model DHD080-U (USB 2.0
only, no FireWire). Does anybody know how to open its case so I can
install a bigger hard drive?

There are three screws on bottom, near the front, but they release only
the front of the case. I didn't find any other screws under the
sticker or rubber feet.

Also does anybody know how large a hard drive the IOmega USB enclosure
will handle?

 

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Some of there cases have surface rubber feet, or inserted rubber feet.
Remove the rubber feet to gain access to the screws under them. This is the
case for most of these types of utility boxes.

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Jerry G.
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I have an IOmega external USB 2.0 hard drive, model DHD080-U (USB 2.0
only, no FireWire). Does anybody know how to open its case so I can
install a bigger hard drive?

There are three screws on bottom, near the front, but they release only
the front of the case. I didn't find any other screws under the
sticker or rubber feet.

Also does anybody know how large a hard drive the IOmega USB enclosure
will handle?

 

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Jerry G. wrote:
> Some of there cases have surface rubber feet, or inserted
> rubber feet. Remove the rubber feet to gain access to the
> screws under them. This is the case for most of these types
> of utility boxes.

Thanks, Jerry. I found two hidden screws under them and opened it up.
The ventilation of this drive doesn't seem to be very good because the
case has almost no openings, and the IDE drive inside has a metal cover
over its PC board that blocks all air flow. I'm thinking of
drilling holes in the cover.