3.5" hard drive new hole pattern problem

Swiftz · 29 Jan 2019 at 18:37

I have bought a 8TB WD Red today but the bottom hole pattern is different to a standard hard drive, is there a hard drive mount/adapter that fits the new hole so I can install it in my computer?

Delta3D · 29 Jan 2019 at 18:38

I'm presuming the holes on the sides are in the same location as the moved one on the bottom? Or are they in the original places?

Swiftz · 29 Jan 2019 at 19:08

Delta3D said:
I'm presuming the holes on the sides are in the same location as the moved one on the bottom? Or are they in the original places?

Yes, the side holes are the same so I guess a 5.25" to 3.5" hard drive mount will work?

lee32uk · 29 Jan 2019 at 19:26

Can you not just use the two holes nearest the connectors ? As long as you can secure it with a couple of screws it will be fine.

Swiftz · 29 Jan 2019 at 19:58

lee32uk said:
Can you not just use the two holes nearest the connectors ? As long as you can secure it with a couple of screws it will be fine.

I have tried 2 screws (one on each top side) but it is unbalance/wobbles and there are no screw holes in the case (Silverstone ML03) that fits any holes on the drive.