2.5" USB 2.0 44-Pin IDE ATA PATA Portable External Hard Drive Enclosure Case for Laptop HDD

Turn a compatible 2.5" IDE / ATA / PATA laptop hard drive into a portable external USB hard drive for backup, file transfer, cloning, recovery, or extra storage. This enclosure is a practical solution for accessing older notebook hard drives without installing them internally. It is USB-powered for convenient portable use and does not require a separate external power adapter for standard supported 2.5" laptop drives.

Ideal for backing up photos, videos, documents, music libraries, or keeping a clone of an older C: drive, this enclosure provides a simple plug-and-play way to reuse legacy 44-pin IDE laptop hard drives on modern USB-equipped systems.

Technical Specifications

• Device Type: Portable external hard drive enclosure
• Supported Drive Type: 2.5" laptop hard drives
• Supported Drive Interface: 44-pin IDE / ATA / PATA
• External Interface: USB 2.0
• USB Compatibility: Works with USB 2.0 and is backward / forward compatible with many USB 1.x and USB 3.0 ports
• Supported Capacities: Supports common 2.5" IDE / PATA capacities including 40GB, 60GB, 80GB, 100GB, 120GB, 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB drives
• Power Source: USB bus-powered
• Driver Requirement: No drivers required for most supported operating systems
• Plug and Play: Yes
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X, Linux
• Included in the Box:
  • Hard drive enclosure
  • USB cable
  • Screwdriver
  • Mounting screws

Interchangeable / Replacement Part Numbers

• Common Search References: 2.5" IDE USB enclosure, 44-pin ATA/PATA laptop HDD enclosure, 2.5" USB IDE hard drive case, 2.5" external IDE laptop hard drive enclosure, USB 2.0 PATA laptop drive enclosure

✅ Confirmed Compatibility

Please note that the following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on your system's specific configuration. It's essential to verify compatibility with your system or enclosure manufacturer prior to installation.

✔️ Western Digital Scorpio IDE / PATA 2.5" Drives: WD400VE, WD600VE, WD800VE, WD800BEVE, WD1000VE, WD1200BEVE, WD1600BEVE, WD2500BEVE, WD3200BEVE, WD5000BEVE
✔️ Seagate Momentus IDE / PATA 2.5" Drives: ST94019A, ST960815A, ST980815A, ST9100824A, ST9120822A, ST9160821A, ST9250827A
✔️ Hitachi Travelstar IDE / PATA 2.5" Drives: HTS548040M9AT00, HTS548060M9AT00, HTS548080M9AT00, HTS541010G9AT00, HTS541212J9AT00, HTS541616J9AT00, HTS542525K9AT00
✔️ Samsung SpinPoint IDE / PATA 2.5" Drives: HM040HC, HM060HC, HM080HC, HM100JC, HM120JC, HM160JC
✔️ Toshiba IDE / PATA 2.5" Drives: MK4026GAX, MK6026GAX, MK8025GAS, MK1032GAX, MK1234GAX, MK1634GAX
✔️ Fujitsu IDE / PATA 2.5" Drives: MHU2040AT, MHU2060AT, MHV2080AH, MHV2100AH, MHV2120AH, MHV2160AH, MHV2250AH
✔️ Legacy 44-Pin Laptop IDE / ATA Drives: Common 2.5" 44-pin notebook hard drives from major brands using the standard IDE / ATA / PATA connector in supported physical sizes

☑️ Key Features

☑️ USB-powered design for portable use without a separate power adapter for standard supported 2.5" laptop drives
☑️ Supports legacy 44-pin 2.5" IDE / ATA / PATA notebook hard drives
☑️ Great for cloning, backups, data recovery, file transfer, and reusing older laptop hard drives
☑️ Plug-and-play operation with broad operating system support
☑️ Works with many popular 40GB to 500GB 2.5" IDE laptop hard drives
☑️ Includes the essential accessories needed for drive installation and setup

⚙️ Fit Notes

• This enclosure is for 2.5" 44-pin IDE / ATA / PATA laptop hard drives only.
• It is not compatible with 2.5" SATA drives, SAS drives, 1.8" ZIF drives, mSATA drives, M.2 drives, or 3.5" desktop IDE hard drives.
• Confirm that your drive uses the standard 44-pin laptop IDE / PATA connector before ordering.
• Most standard 2.5" IDE laptop drives are supported, but extra-thick legacy drives may depend on internal enclosure clearance.
• For best results, make sure the drive is fully seated on the connector before closing the enclosure.
• This is a convenient solution for accessing older notebook hard drives through USB for backup, migration, and data retrieval.