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    Looking for external enclosure | 12.5mm + eSata. Ideas?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ajreynol, May 9, 2009.

  1. ajreynol

    ajreynol Notebook Virtuoso

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    Topic.

    I have one of those unique 12.5mm 2.5" HDDs and I'd like to put it in an enclosure. Problem is, every one I encounter is designed for 9.5mm...too small to fit my HDD in.

    I found a drive in the UK, but needless to say, I'm not in the UK, so shipping to the US is almost $30 all by itself, thus negating the value.

    Does anyone know of any enclosure sold in the entire country that can hold a 12.5mm drive and provides an eSATA connection?

    Many thanks in advance, as usual.
     
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    Don't you want to invest in a slicker WD external HD?
     
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    I just have them left over and don't want 500GB HDDs to go to waste just because I don't have an enclosure to put them in.
     
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    yea, I figured a docking station would work, but that's not a long-term solution. at least, not in the way an external enclosure would be. I guess these things really are rare.
     
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    Last time I used a 12.5mm thick HDD in an enclosure, I had an enclosure where the top was removable and then held it in place with a couple of strong elastic bands. Some of the enclosures use slide-in casings and others have removable bottoms.

    John
     
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