Use internal hard drive externally - how it works

If you don't want to throw away an old internal hard drive, you can use it as an external hard drive. We'll show you how it's done.

Use internal hard drive externally

• To use the internal hard drive externally, you need an external hard drive housing. Pay attention to the correct size when buying. The cases cost around 20 euros at Amazon.
• You also need a power supply and a USB cable. To avoid complications, you should buy a housing including a power supply.
• Alternatively, you can find a compatible power supply in this set for around 13 euros.

Vdeo instructions: Windows does not recognize your external hard drive

If you have installed your former internal hard drive in a housing, but Windows does not recognize it, we will show you in our video what you can do about it.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to repair an external hard drive.