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    HP Dv5 does it provide power over Esata port

    Discussion in 'HP' started by AlterEgo, May 13, 2010.

  1. AlterEgo

    AlterEgo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all,

    I have a HP Dv5t 1000 CTO notebook running Windows 7.

    I just want to know that is it possible to add a self-powered esata external 2.5 hard disk casing like mentioned here :

    http://www.acomdata.com/webimages/200911617927843_PS-TNGXXXUSE-XXX-v1E.pdf


    and here

    Amazon.com: Acomdata Tango 2.5-Inch USB 2.0 eSATA Portable Enclosure for SATA Hard Drive TNGXXXUSE: Electronics

    Just curious since I have a glimpse that eSATA might not provide power over the cable, which USB can. However some new rare implementation of eSATA p might be able to do it.

    But however as advertised on the product page, there is no mention of adding an external supply to the casing.

    So has anyone tried hooking up a self powered eSata drive to DV5.

    Waiting for your answers.

    Thanks.
     
    AlterEgo, May 13, 2010
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  2. m3ta1head

    m3ta1head Notebook Geek

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    m3ta1head, May 13, 2010
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