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Review on πŸ–₯️ Silverstone Tek Aluminum USB 3.0 Hard Drive Mount FP36B-E with 3.5-Inch Bay & 19-Pin Internal Adapter Cable by Shane Hartford

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Looks good but only works halfway after minimal use

FP36B-E is just what I need for my old PC case that lacks 2.5" drive bays and USB 3.0 ports. The main bracket is thick nickel. coated steel and aluminum front panel. The USB connectors are held securely inside the adapter, so there is no play when inserting/removing devices. All mounting holes are aligned exactly where they should be. It's held up well in the short time I've owned the FP36B-E. I don't have many USB 3.0 devices so the panel hasn't been used much and yet one of the connectors is broken now. There is something physically wrong with the connector, so I suspect the cable is defective. The USB cable is long and fairly stiff, and I've never been able to fully smooth out the bends that the person who packaged it put in the cable at the factory. It's a shame to lose one of the USB ports as this device is relatively expensive for what it has to offer.

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  • Good thing
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  • Quality