Portable Hard Drive Power Cable Popular Q&A

Q: Why do portable hard drives have a power cable?
A: 3.5" drives need a power supply, the motor that drives the platters is 12 volt and the USB only supplies 5volt. Read More »

Q: What Is a Portable Hard Drive?
A: A portable hard drive can be used to transfer files, documents and data from a PC to the hard drive. This hard drive can then be accessed on other workstations ... Read More »

Q: How to Partition a Portable Hard Drive.
A: 1. Insert your portable hard drive into an available USB or Firewire port. 2. Insert your Windows XP setup disc into your computer and reboot your system. If pr... Read More »

Q: Why doesn't my mini USB cable work with my portable hard drive?
A: Most USB hard drives will not work unless the USB cable is under 18" in length. Embed Quote Read More »

Q: Why are power cables needed in some external hard drives?
A: Because the moving parts inside a hard drive require power. Bigger hard drives require more power, so a large hard drive may need more power. USB external hardd... Read More »

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