Operating instructions
2.5” (6.35 cm) Hard Drive Housing PW
Item no. 1911202
Intended use
The product is intended for installing a 6.35 cm (2.5”) SATA hard drive. It can be connected to a computer via
USB. Power is supplied via USB as well.
Enable password protection according to the ATA standard on compatible Windows
®
operating systems.
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, 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 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
• Pad
• USB 3.0 cable
• Operating instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions
Download the latest operating instructions from our website www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the printed
QR code. 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.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These 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.
• Do not place the product near loudspeakers or machines that emit a strong magnetic field.
• Touch only the sides of your hard drive’s housing, do not touch the circuit board. Electrostatic
discharges may destroy your hard drive.
• Make sure the cable does not get jammed, kinked or damaged by sharp edges during
installation.
• 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 device to reach room
temperature before connecting and using it. This may take several hours.
• 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.
Get started
Complete the following tasks in sequence to get your external drive running:
1. Read section Important notes.
2. Install a SATA drive and connect the cable. See Get the hardware ready.
3. Partition/format your new drive. See Get the hardware ready.
4. Learn how to operate the hardware. See Operate the hardware.
5. Enable and learn about password protection. See Security.
If you do not need password protection, skip this step.
Important notes
a) USB hardware requirements
• When connecting the product to a USB 2.0 port, the drive might not work properly due to insufficient
power supply.
• A USB 2.0 port usually provides an output current of 500 mA. USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports usually provide
an output current of 900 mA.
• If your drive requires more than 500 mA, use a USB Y cable (not included) to power the product via 2
USB 2.0 ports simultaneously.
b) Notes on USB compatibility
• USB 3.0 devices are compatible with lower versions. The transfer speed will be reduced accordingly.
• If you connect the product via a USB hub, the hub has to support USB 3.0 for the maximum transfer
rate to be possible.
c) Notes on hard drives (HDD)
• Impacts during operation and even for several seconds after switching off the product can damage the
hard drive.
• Switch off the product and wait for at least 30 seconds before moving the product again.
d) Transportation
• Disconnect the USB cable from the housing to prevent damage to the USB connection.
• Avoid heavy impacts during transportation to prevent damage to the housing and drive.
Get the hardware ready
a) Install a SATA drive
You can install HDD and SSD drives. Refer to the chapter Technical data for supported form
factors and sizes.
1. Push the cover (with the drive and lock symbol) away from the USB connector to open the housing.
Remove the cover.
2. Connect your drive to the SATA connector located inside the housing.
3. If you use a thin drive, it may be necessary to stick the provided foam pad onto the inside of the cover.
The pad helps to hold the drive in place.
4. Align the hooks of the lid with the grooves in the housing, then push the cover towards the USB connector
until it snaps into place.
b) Connect the cable
Connect the USB 3.0 B plug of the USB cable to the USB connector on the housing.
c) Partition/format a new drive
1. Connect the drive to a running (fully booted) computer.
2. Partition/format your new drive.
- If necessary, consult the help menu of your operating system to learn more about formatting/
partitioning a new drive.
3. After formatting/partitioning make sure the drive shows in the file explorer.
Operate the hardware
It is assumed your drive is partitioned and formatted.
a) Connect the drive to a computer
1. Connect the drive to a running (fully booted) computer.
2. Necessary drivers are automatically installed.
3. As soon as the drive is listed in the file explorer it is ready for use.
b) Disconnect the drive from a computer
It is assumed your drive is connected to a running computer. If the computer is shut down, simply disconnect
the drive.
Never disconnect the drive when reading/writing is in progress to avoid file corruption or loss of
data.
1. Wait until data transfer is complete.
2. Eject the drive through the Windows
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menu.
- Consult Windows
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help to learn more.
3. Disconnect the drive from the computer.
