How can I connect a 2.5" IDE HDD to desktop

[hunted22]

Hello everyone

I have a 2.5" IDE HDD that I need to connect to a desktop computer, quickly, and I can't locate a proper adapter anywhere near, but I have an ide/sata to usb adapter which has a 2.5 ide connector (doesn't provide power through its 2.5" data connector so I think it's useless), and I'm sure I have couple of old floppy cables. I also am ok with getting my hands dirty, I just need some pointer as I'm not sure how to deal with the power situation, and I don't want to burn anything up.

Cheers

 

[fzabkar]

The 44-pin 2.5" IDE connector has 4 pins for +5V power. These are usually powered from the power pack that is supplied with the adapter.

 

[hunted22]

The 44-pin 2.5" IDE connector has 4 pins for +5V power. These are usually powered from the power pack that is supplied with the adapter.

Yeah, the the adapter I have intended for floppy. the ide to usb that works with 2.5 hdds has two usb plugs. My question is if it is possible to fashion a solution from the stuff that i already have

 

[fzabkar]

Sorry, I can't picture your IDE-USB adapter. Do you have a part number or model number for it, or could you tell us the markings on the largest chip?

 

[hunted22]

I have this adapter:
http://www.dayflycn.com.cn/sdp/497644/4/pd-2673639/2625636-1306904/USB_2_0_to_SATA_IDE_Cable_with_Power_Adapter.html

I have this adapter:
http://www.dayflycn.com.cn/sdp/497644/4/pd-2673639/2625636-1306904/USB_2_0_to_SATA_IDE_Cable_with_Power_Adapter.html

I quoted this link because they say it does work with 2.5" HDD just using the cable. but I have the same adapter and it doesn't. there was no sign of life when the drive was connected to the computer with the cable. mine looks exactly like this one btw and it never worked with 2.5" HDDs and I doubt that it's defective. I also failed to find anyone online who tried it with this kind of drive.

 

[fzabkar]

It appears that your adapter gets its +5V power for 44-pin IDE drives from the USB port. I would measure the voltages at pins 41 - 44.

http://pinoutsguide.com/HD/Ata44Internal_pinout.shtml

BTW, if you have accidentally installed the adapter upside down, then this would have damaged the drive. A 40-pin IDE interface will not be damaged by such a reversal.