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Operating instructions
2.5" SATA rubber hard drive housing,
USB 3.0, grey
Item no. 2252822
2.5" SATA rubber hard drive housing,
USB 3.0, black
Item no. 2252877
Intended use
This hard drive housing is designed to operate a SATA hard disk drive outside a computer
case. A 6.35 cm (2.5") hard disk drive with a SATA connection can be inserted into the hard
drive housing. The installed hard disk drive can be operated as an external computer drive
via a USB 3.0 interface. The product does not have an external power supply and operates in
"bus-powered mode".
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in
bathrooms, must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you
use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged.
In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc.
Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only
together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company
names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• Hard drive housing
• USB cable (40 cm)
• Operating instructions
Up-to-date Operating Instructions
Download the latest operating instructions at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code
above. Follow the instructions on the website.
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety
information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information
on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting
personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/
guarantee.
a) General information
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become
dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high
humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and
protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed
if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are
connected to the product.
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the
device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an
expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
• Remove the USB cable from your computer if you are not going to use the
product for a prolonged period of time.
• Only use the product in temperate climates, not in tropical climates.
• Never move the product when the inserted hard disk drive is in use. Doing so
may make the read/write heads on the hard disk drive touch the magnetic disk.
This may lead to data loss and damage the hard disk drive. Before moving the
product, turn it off and wait at least 30 seconds (until the magnetic disks in the
hard disk drive come to a standstill).
• Do not place the product near to speakers or machines with a strong magnetic
field.
• Only touch the casing on the sides of the hard drive; do not touch the circuit
board. Electrostatic discharges may damage the hard drive.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the cable is not pinched, kinked or
damaged by sharp edges.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room
into a warm one. The condensation generated could destroy the product. Allow
the product to reach room temperature before connecting it to the power supply
and putting it to use. This may take several hours.
• Use suitable padding to protect the surfaces of valuable furniture against
scratches and dents.
• In schools, educational facilities, hobby and DIY workshops, the product must be
operated under the responsible supervision of qualified personnel.
Inserting a hard disk drive
• To remove the housing cover, pull it upwards using the semicircular tab.
• Carefully remove the circuit board and slide it onto the SATA connections on the hard drive.
Pay attention to the orientation of the hard disk drive and ensure that the SATA connector on
the circuit board is inserted correctly.
• Insert the pre-assembled unit into the housing base. The LED and the USB connection on the
circuit board must fit exactly into the ready-made holes.
• The circuit board must fit securely into the slots on the side of the housing.
• Insert the hooks on the housing cover into the corresponding holes on the housing base and
press down until the semicircular tab clicks into place.
Avoid sudden movements when moving the hard drive and the housing.
Driver installation
• The necessary drivers are already included in the operating system. A separate driver is
therefore not included with the product.
• Note that a suitable USB 3.0 controller is required for use via USB 3.0. This controller is built
into many modern mainboards, but you can also update your mainboard using an additional
plug-in card.
Operation
• Switch on the computer. Wait until the operating system has fully booted.
• Place the hard drive housing on a level surface.
• Connect the USB-A plug on the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
• Connect the other end of the USB cable to the hard drive housing. The LED indicator turns
on when the housing is supplied with power. The operating system automatically recognises
the product upon first use and installs the necessary drivers. The drivers are already included
in the operating system.
• The LED indicator flashes when data is being transferred.
Partitioning/formatting the hard drive
• If you want to use a hard disk drive that has not been used before, it must be partitioned and
formatted before it appears in the file manager of your operating system and can be used
as a disk drive. For formatting, refer to the instructions for the operating system that you are
using.
• In Windows , you can partition and format the hard disk drive via the Control Panel.
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For example, in Windows 7 you can partition and format the hard disk drive in "System
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and Security" under Control Panel. Click on "Administrative Tools" and then on "Create and
format hard disk partitions". Select the correct hard disk drive and create a new partition.
• Then format the newly created partition. A quick format is sufficient. Depending on the
capacity of the hard disk drive, a regular format may take a long time to complete.
• Consult a technician if you are unsure about partitioning/formatting the hard disk drive.