I need drivers for a i-rock usb 2.0 high speed 3.5 external enclosure [email protected]

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Pull the harddrive out, install in an economical external enclosure.
The external enclosure has a USB cable.

Plug the USB cable into any available USB port, on a working computer.

Go to My Computer, or Computer; and double-click on the drive letter, that corresponds with the external enclosure.

(Actually with the harddrive in that external enclosure, it is now an external harddrive)

http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=PCVR539DS&LOC=3#/howtoTab

It's an IDE harddrive. Also known as a PATA harddrive.

A harddrive is measured across it's width.
2-1/2 inches across is a laptop harddrive.
3.5 inches across is a desktop harddrive. (3-1/2 inches)

So you need a 3.5 IDE (PATA) external enclosure.
One example,

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1733195&CatId=2779

Regards,
joecoolvette

This is a case for 3.5" HDD that make any 3.5" HDD become external Drive. Here's the product description from Amazon :
The CoolMax HD-360-U2 USB 2.0 3.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure is portable size and excellent quality. The 3.5-inch hard drive aluminum external enclosure is specially designed for high capacity hard drives. And its aluminum material design is great for heat dissipation, so you don't need to worry about your hard drive overheating anymore. The HD-360-U2 Series gives you the freedom to work anywhere, no matter if you're in the office, at home or on the plane. This portable 3.5" HDD external enclosure provides maximum durability, flexibility and portability with various interfaces. Once you download your information to the HD-360-U2 series, you can connect it to any system and gain access to your programs and data files anywhere. With built-in hot swap technology, you can connect and disconnect the drive any time.

Features

• Supports high speed data transfer rates up to 480/400 Mbps
• Fully compatible with 3.5" IDE 133 HDD
• Soft-start for slow turn-on feature prevents high inrush currents when initially powering capacitate loads
• Anti-shock design, protect the hard disk from damage when moving it
• Insulating designed PCB
• Aluminum case transmits the heat quickly
• Powered by a DC 12V-2.0 A transformer

You can visit the website : http://www.coolmaxusa.com/extenclosure.asp?item=3.5 for more details

Yes, thats possible, you will need an external usb enclosure such as the one here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-5-Laptop-USB-2-0-External-IDE-Hard-Drive-Enclosure-/180555059491?pt=PCC_Drives_Storage_Internal&hash=item2a09eb9123
When you get it, the drive will go in it and then you can plug it in via your USB port on your desktop/laptop.

Regards,
Brandon
Computer Bytes

here's what a sata hdd connection looks like

here's what a IDE hdd connection looks like

here's a page that shows them side by side

Hopefully that should help with what you have there.

Hi,

If the drive only shows up as a USB device then one of three things is wrong:

1. Your computer is suffering from a driver issue, to test this simply plug the drive into a different computer, if it works fine there report back and I will give you a hand figuring out why it doesn't work on yours. If it doesn't proceed to step two.

2. The enclosure may be faulty. Take the drive enclosure to your local PC shop, have them extract the drive from the enclosure and place it in a new enclosure to test it. If it work buy the enclosure and report back. If it doesn't, procede to step three.

3. If step 1 + 2 both failed, the hard drive itself is damage and you will need the help of a pro to recover any data on it, report back with your location(Country, City, State) and I will be happy to pass along a few recommendations.


Hope this helps FixYa,

Chris

Xp does not need them but check the information below before you panic.

I devised these simple steps that tend to remedy quite a few issues with most USB portable / external hard drives and devices (though not always)

A few things to check but assumes USB and Windows for other interfaces / operating systems similar steps may be adapted to suit.

1. Ensure it is connected directly to the computer to a USB 2.0 port not a USB 1.0 port as this can have effects on performance and reliability

2. Use only the cables that came with it NOT one that fits that may have been lying around or is longer. Not all USB cables are equal even though they should be)

3. Do not connect through an external USB HUB unless that hub is USB 2.0 AND has its own power supply.

4. Use ONLY the power supply that came with it if it has an external power supply Don’t use any other unless you know it has both the same voltage and current rating e.g. 12V 500mA anything rated below that would not work properly.

5. Always use the same port for connecting your devices. Some devices do not like being switched about. If switched they may want to install software / drivers again. This can be especialy true if you move a HUB to another port

If you checked and fixed anything there and still have issues then check your hardware from CONTROL PANEL / SYSTEM / HARDWARE.
Any exclamation marks by hardware need fixing before you investigate any further

when u want to use them them in an encrosure u first have 2 remove the metal bars that attach the hard drive to the laptop once the bars r removed it iz ready to fit in the encrosure