3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure Tool-Free External Hard Drive Enclosure 5Gbps USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Hard Disk Case for 3.5 Inch HDD/SSD Max 6TB (Support UASP)

Smooth transition of hard drive from a failed laptop into this enclosures. Plenty of room for bigger HDs, but more than adequate for the 1TB HD from an older laptop. Sad to see that laptop go, but now during transition of files the drive is a champ ready for future use.It does require the supplied power adapter for use. Most likely as the drive could be used for an older power hungry one or one of the newer SSD, low-power consumption drives. This adaptability makes it all the more useful.

Really quick, simple installation of the drive. The case just slides open, the drive sits in the case and just push it up against the SATA connector at the back of the case, and slide the lid back on. No tools needed, no screws used. Took maybe 10 seconds to install the drive and close the box. However, the drive rattled around significantly inside the box, it was quite a bit thinner than the inside of the box. I had to stack a few self-adhesive felt discs on the drive to hold it in place so it didn't rattle around.It connected to the PC quickly, at first the PC didn't recognize the drive, I turned the drive off and on again, and then the PC saw it and I was able to transfer files to and from the drive easily. I used a WD 1tb 3.5" SATA hard drive.There are no noticeable vent holes in the case, and no fan. I suspect if the drive is used for longer periods, such as backing up an entire drive, the drive and case may get somewhat warm. I used it for 5 minutes and it didn't warm up at all, but I'm not sure how it would do after an hour or two. Probably best used for quick file transfers where it's not running for long periods.Overall it's pretty quick and easy to use and it works.

I love this! Having the ability to swap M.2s without opening up the machine is awesome. The connection is firm without wondering if I'm going to break my drive or worrying that it might fall out. It's also very solid. I'm not concerned that it will easily topple over.Even the 'interesting' English in the instructions is above average and easy to understand.I'm probably going to get a few more of these. Definitely recommend!!

Really good way to salvage old hard drives and turn them into data drives.

Very simple to install and use. This is a complete plastic case. When removing the cover, I always worry, I am going to break it. But it unsnaps easily and installation is super easy. Really good product

Nice to be up quickly up and running, no screws involved. Connected to PC with no issues.However, one frustrating flaw - the sliding top does not close firmly enough. Had to attach some tape to lesson the risk of the top opening during use or transportation.

It's incredibly easy to use. I just slid off the top, added the drive, hooked it up, and it worked. It's great, honestly.It was brought to my attention that the listing was changed. I purchased an external 3.5" hard drive caddy, not the currently shown m.2 SSD adapter. I wouldn't buy that adapter because I am accident prone and that looks like a disaster waiting to happen. Get a proper enclosure unless you plan to use it as a means to verify an SSD before putting it to long term use.

Great table top access to use for external hard drives or migrating files and software.