Change the Internal SATA IDE HDD Into External HDD Portable USB 2.0/3.0

We no longer need to purchase an expensive external hard drive. The former hard drive or we can buy a new cheaper internal hard drive can be changed to be portable drive.

Due to the internal HDD can be used as an external hard drive with an additional tool called the External HDD Case. We can use it as a portable for storing the data as a back up  

 

Any hard drive can be used as external?

Well. Internal hard drive that is commonly used for a laptop or desktop pc. Its size 2.5 "or 3.5" etc. SATA or IDE connection. Customize with any HDD that we have.

What is the External HDD case can plug n play?

Of course, External HDD Case that easily without having to install drivers. Currently on the market are many that already supports plug and play.

How do I choose good external case specifications?

External HDD case specifications are nice as follows:

1. Adjust the size of the HDD with the Dimension that we have

2. Make sure made from alumunium

3. supports the latest operating system from Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP/Win7/Win8/win10

4. Supports Mac OS 8.6 or latest version

5. Plug and play

6. USB data transfer 2.0 or 3.0 more good.
 

Is there any disadvantage from the External Case?

In my opinion. There is no disadvantage. It's just that. We should be careful in using it. because it could just be a quick hard drive is damaged. due to the mistake of use.

before unplugging the external HDD case, make sure you do the Eject the storage. make sure the hard drive in case of stanby and don't do the data transfer. because it can cause physical damage.

 

What price external case?

In Indonesia, the external case prices are in the range of IDR 50000 - IDR 100.000 (5 USD - 10 USD). Depending on the size and materials used.

Now you are selecting. Whether to buy an expensive external HDD or buying an internal HDD + additional tools external HDD case.