USB Barel Cable 3.5 inch hard drives

MatsyLR · 12 Dec 2022 at 16:30

3.5 inch hard drives come with a regular PLUG with a barrel connector.
Whats the name of that barrel connector?
I have one that looks exactly the same but its tiny bit longer and doesn't work.

Snapshot · 13 Dec 2022 at 07:36

If you mean the power connector, I'm not sure it has an official name but 'power plug' will probably find what you want. It's likely that your USB drive has a 2.1mm socket but your plug is 2.5mm so doesn't make proper contact.

freddie64 · 13 Dec 2022 at 08:34

Is it not just a Molex power connector?

Can you post a pic?

Sorry, missed the USB bit.

Mcnumpty2323 · 13 Dec 2022 at 10:31

Usually is called a barrel connector
Like you said
Guess it's also a coaxial power connector or tip connector
Or concentric barrel connector
My external usb Dock can use a basic cctv power supply
Which I think is 5.5mm x 2.1mm

Justintime · 14 Dec 2022 at 09:46

Make sure you use the right voltage adapter. a lot of 19v psus use the same barrel tip while your hdd enclosure might only be 12v.