Review on StarTech Com 3 5In 5 25In Bracket Adapter by Jacob Richmond

I'll save you some time and possibly trouble here as there are no instructions. I notice that a number of comments and questions relate to the installation process. Before you begin, prepare a Phillips #2 magnetic screwdriver. There are TWO different types of screws in the package. M3 (fine thread) and 6-32 UNC (larger thread). They are similar but they are not. The M3 screws go into the drive, the UNC screws into the bracket. Separate them first (you may need a magnifying glass). (FACTOID - you CAN use UNC screws in most hard drives as the threaded bushings are usually soft aluminum and the UNC screw is force cutting new threads. BUT you don't or don't really need to do this. PHOTO 3 shows a regular drive screw M3 alongside UNC 6-32 which is normally supplied by drive manufacturers. Black M3 screw pictured is NOT the M3 screw that is supplied by StarTech. StarTech flat head versions must be used.)2. The most likely location for the brackets would be on the back of the drive (where the cables attach). This arrangement moves the drive forward the furthest in your case. See first photo.3. It doesn't matter whether the drive is installed the wrong way around, the right way round or even at a 90° angle. Sideways is of course not one of your options with these brackets. In any case, leave it the right way round unless you have a specific cable that works better with the drive upside down (like SATA power cables). The bracket is U-shaped when viewed from the side. The bottom of the U is the bottom of the bracket.5. Using a magnetic screwdriver, slide the M3 screw onto the screwdriver, then carefully lower the screw through the large oval slot and screw the bracket onto the drive. The FIRST photo shows the most likely position with both screws in place. Repeat on the other side. Photo #2 shows what the bracket looks like installed on the drive.6. Remove the two side panels from the computer case and insert the drive into this unused 5.25" bay. You may also find it easier to remove the front panel. 7. At this point you CAN use the plastic clips to secure the drive. present if your chassis has this feature. However, even if you do, I recommend adding at least one screw to the build. Use 6-32 UNC screws here. They screw through the drive case cage, if you don't have quick release fasteners, use at least one screw in the front on one side and one screw in the back on the other side to hold the drive in place, provided your case has support rails for them the mounts. . If your case doesn't have mounting rails, you will need to secure the drive with all 4 UNC screws - 2 on each side. , insertion is difficult and you will twist them at an angle. impatient or impatient people.