I'm looking to buy an enclosure for my 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, but the one I got turned out to be too thin. How can I find the right thickness for an enclosure that fits my drive? Any tips or measurements I should be aware of?
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If you've got the drive already, just grab a ruler and measure the thickness. It's the simplest way to know for sure!
Buying a thicker enclosure is a safe bet. Just remember that 2.5-inch drives are standardized to 100mm long, 69.85mm wide, and their thickness varies. So if you get one for 15mm, you should be good!
You can always check the model number on your hard drive. For instance, if you find the model number, a quick lookup will tell you its exact thickness. Like mine is 14.8mm, so I'd need an enclosure that fits 15mm or taller!
Most 2.5-inch drives are fairly standard in thickness, but not all. You usually find three common sizes: 7mm, 9.5mm (the most common), and 15mm for larger capacities. Just measure with a ruler to avoid any confusion!
LOL, the 2.5 inches refers to the width, not the thickness! Just make sure to measure your drive's thickness to match it with the right enclosure. They're generally more common in widths than thick ones!
Yeah, I get that now! Thanks for clarifying!