External USB 2 HD to USB 3

[suyambuvel]

I have a 2.5 TB USB 2 External HD and I am gonna buy a laptop which supports USB 3. Is it possible to convert my external HD into a USB 3 one, so that I can transfer files at a higher speed?

 

[whitestar_999]

usb is just a medium to transfer data.all one need is a connector to output whatever through drive native output(in this case usually SATA)into usb port.there are usb 3.0 casing available for hard disks just like usb 2.0 casings only costlier.
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[Sujeet]

@whitestar....where is techfreak's post anyway?????

 

[whitestar_999]

edited my earlier post to exclude mention of now deleted post.now let's wait for op's reply

 

[suyambuvel]

Thanks for the reply.

I forgot to mention that mine is Western Digital 2.5TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive which needs powersupply.

Here is the link Western Digital 2.5TB Elements Desktop Hard WDBAAU0025HBK-NESN

Since it is a 3.5" HD - please advice me what I must buy to convert into USB 3.

 

[tkin]

You don't need to convert anything, USB 3.0 is forward and backward compatible.

 

[whitestar_999]

you have to open the case which will void your warranty & take the drive out & put it inside a new usb 3 casing(links i posted earlier).in my opinion it is not worth the hassle & risk especially now when hard disk prices are so high if something goes wrong & warranty is void you will have to spend a lot to buy new hard disk.