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product_id: 32467988
title: "JacobsParts 2.5\" USB 2.0 IDE/PATA Hard Drive Enclosure Case"
brand: "jacobsparts"
price: "E£ 173"
currency: EGP
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/32467988-jacobsparts-2-5-usb-2-0-ide-pata-hard-drive
store_origin: EG
region: Egypt
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# Supports 2.5" IDE/PATA drives USB 2.0 powered, no external supply LED activity indicator JacobsParts 2.5" USB 2.0 IDE/PATA Hard Drive Enclosure Case

**Brand:** jacobsparts
**Price:** E£ 173
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Transform your legacy drives into sleek, portable powerhouses!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** JacobsParts 2.5" USB 2.0 IDE/PATA Hard Drive Enclosure Case by jacobsparts
- **How much does it cost?** E£ 173 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.eg](https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/32467988-jacobsparts-2-5-usb-2-0-ide-pata-hard-drive)

## Best For

- jacobsparts enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jacobsparts brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complete DIY Kit:** Includes screwdriver, screws, and protective sleeve for quick, secure setup.
- • **Dual USB Power Boost:** Extra USB connector ensures your IDE drive never runs out of juice.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—just connect and go across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with all major OS platforms for effortless file access.
- • **Hot-Swappable Convenience:** Swap drives on the fly without shutting down your system.

## Overview

The JacobsParts 2.5" USB 2.0 IDE/PATA Hard Drive Enclosure converts any 2.5" IDE hard drive into a USB-powered external drive with no external power supply needed. Featuring plug-and-play compatibility across Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, it includes a dual USB cable for extra power, an LED activity indicator, and a full accessory kit for easy assembly and hot-swappable use.

## Description

Turn any 2.5" IDE hard drive into a USB 2.0 external hard drive. External hard drives are great for backing up information, moving files, and adding extra storage without opening your computer.Fully Supported by Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (all distros)Plug & play installation- no drivers requiredPowered by USB, no external power supply needed (An extra USB connector is found on the computer end of the USB cable. It allows the device to draw additional power from another USB port. Use is optional)LED power indicator changes color to indicate hard drive activityHot-swappableEasily assembles in minutesPackage Includes:Protective SleeveScrews and screwdriverUSB 2.0 Data Cable

## Features

- Turn any 2.5" IDE hard drive into a USB 2.0 external hard drive
- Powered by USB, no external power supply needed
- LED power indicator changes color to indicate hard drive activity
- Fully Supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X, and Linux, No drivers needed
- IDE drives are older and often require more power than a single USB port can provide. A two-headed USB cable is provided so that extra power can be drawn from a second port.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Hard Drive | Usb 2 |
| Brand | JacobsParts |
| Hardware Platform | Windows |
| Color | Black |
| Hard Drive Interface | IDE |
| Manufacturer | JACOBSPARTS |
| ASIN | B004CRYMVU |
| Date First Available | October 29, 2012 |

## Product Details

- **Hard Disk Interface:** IDE
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Brand:** JacobsParts
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Usb 2
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Color:** Black
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Personal

## Images

![JacobsParts 2.5" USB 2.0 IDE/PATA Hard Drive Enclosure Case - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DAkK-PEkL.jpg)
![JacobsParts 2.5" USB 2.0 IDE/PATA Hard Drive Enclosure Case - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yWek-XlEL.jpg)
![JacobsParts 2.5" USB 2.0 IDE/PATA Hard Drive Enclosure Case - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41E0bnnL7AL.jpg)
![JacobsParts 2.5" USB 2.0 IDE/PATA Hard Drive Enclosure Case - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41E0bnnL7AL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recycle/Re-purpose old IDE/PATA laptop drives
*by M***Y on October 21, 2020*

Second purchase from Jacobsparts. As I retired some older laptops I have been able to reuse the IDE/PATA drives as external (portable) drives formatted as FAT32. First purchased in May of 2018; now recently in October 2020. Solid construction and fairly easy to assemble. There are some issues to be aware of; no included instructions, but once you plug in the drive it can only slide into the case one of two ways.It appears that the case is not perfectly symmetrical; so if the holes don't line up, turn it around. The screws are tiny, and the included (in my case) screwdriver is mildly magnetic. The dual USB 2.0 power/data cable is handy; especially when used with some laptops. The vinyl slipcase did not excite me. I used my recent purchase for a 40GB drive removed from a "vintage" IBM Thinkpad (R51). Partitioned, formatted and named with Windows 7 disk manager; and tested with Windows 10 and Linux. Your experience may be different. Cheap enough to share quantities of documents and photos with family and friends.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars
*by D***N on February 16, 2016*

It works fine but absolutely no instructions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does the job, as advertised
*by J***N on November 5, 2021*

I ordered two at the same time for two drives. These DO work as advertised, contrary to some other reviews. The connection is for IDE drives, which are missing a pin in the spot where there is no hole punched on the connector.I like the fact that each came with an extra screw because I lost one from each of the cases. I also like the extra usb cable for more power, although I was able to mount my drives and traverse their file systems just fine with only one plugged in.Time will tell if I will continue to be impressed with these, but for now, I am.I use them on Linux Mint 20.1, btw. The file systems are locked with luks, which Windows is oblivious to, so neither of these showed up on my windows laptop, but that's likely because of the file systems on the drives, not the product. I plan on wiping one and making exfat, which should mount on Windows, so I'll update review if that does not work.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*