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Anyone know whether some 2.5" drives require considerably more current than others?
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jdc wrote:
You probably need the power from 2 USB ports -- not entirely uncommon.

They make dual headed cables...

olnacl wrote:
"I have to believe the old Sony provided more power to the drive internally than even my double lead cable provides off the USB ports on my Mac Mini. I also tried it, in one enclosure, on my old Dell Dimension 4600 using both front USB ports with no joy. Or maybe the drive is getting a bit run down and needs more oomph to get going than my Mini or the old Dell provides."

Guess I need to update my terminology.:oldfogey:
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Re: Anyone know whether some 2.5" drives require considerably more current than others? - by olnacl - 07-13-2011, 12:56 AM

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