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๐Ÿ’พ Geekworm X820 V3.0 USB 3.0 Mobile Hard Disk Module - Storage Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 3 B+/3B with 2.5 Inch SATA HDD/SSD Support Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ’พ Geekworm X820 V3.0 USB 3.0 Mobile Hard Disk Module - Storage Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 3 B+/3B with 2.5 Inch SATA HDD/SSD Support

โœ” Please use this high quality certified DC 5V 4A power supply(ASIN :B07413Q5Y4).Power supply request: 5Vdc +/-5% , 4A; The power adapter not only powers Raspberry Pi board but also powers your SSD or HDD. If the power is low, the SSD/HDD may not be identified or damage your RPi or X820 board. [Do Not Use ASIN:B01K0608A0!!!]. โœ” Raspberry Pi SATA x820 V3.0 HDD/SSD USB3.0 shield expansion board provides an complete storage solution for Raspberry Pi motherboard/ROCK64, Support up to 4TB 2.5 inch SATA interface hard disk drives (HDD) / solid-state drive (SSD). A good raspberry pi sata adapter for Raspberry Pi 3B+, 3B, 2B, B+, ROCK64. Note: For Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD storage board, please refer to ASIN:B07VXF2HJG; For Raspberry Pi 4 Model B mSATA SSD storage board, please refer to ASIN: B07VXFGFLX. โœ” X820 v3.0 supports USB booting from your HDD/SSD('reboot' command is supported), a useful and reliable function to every raspberry pi users or fans. Suggest to use with geekworm x820 metal case(ASIN :B07GRZRW7J); User manual, pls refer to raspberrypiwiki (X820). โœ” Powers the Raspberry Pi via Pi's 40-pin header or Micro USB socket; Furthermore, On-board XH2.54 connector and USB power socket (5V 2A output) to power other devices, such as smartphone, tablet. WARNING:Do not power your Raspberry Pi via the Pi's 40-pin header and micro-USB socket at the same time. โœ” X820 can be used as a USB3.0 Mobile Hard Disk when connecting a 2.5 inch SATA interface HDD/SSD do not need extra power and free driver installation. Quick file transfer with high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity from a PC or a Mac.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

WiFi not working for computers and accessories

I am currently using this in conjunction with a separate case for the Raspberry Pi 3 B+. Everything fits together well and seems to be working well, except for the built-in WiFi PI. WiFi stops working as soon as you connect the USB bridge from the 820 hard drive board to the RPi. Wi-Fi works fine when both the HDD card and the RPi are on top of each other, but as soon as you connect them together via USB, the network crashes. Again, they work fine when both are on but not connected together, so

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • Expensive Insurance

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Only works with hard drives. SSD does not work. The SSD consumes too much power.

Lesson number 1 learned with this add-on card is that it doesn't work reliably with a Solid State Drive (SSD) because the SSD draws too much power. I started building the board first and the Pi was expecting to use a spare SSD, but I've been struggling the whole time. Sometimes the drive showed up, most of the time it didn't. When connected, the Pi ran for an hour, then the entire system froze and required a power cycle. I have a 5V 4A power supply which is recommended but this combination will

Pros
  • Lots of positive vibes
Cons
  • Confused

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not designed for Pi 3 plus

I bought a Geekworm case and HD board for my Raspberry Pi 3 plus with the intention of running the Pi with an SSD instead of an SD card. Of the two products I found, this seemed to be the best since I already had the HD. After receiving the details, I assembled the system and downloaded NOOBS to choose from multiple operating systems. This rating applies to the expansion board only. While this is a good idea, it is not intended for the Pi 3 plus due to the additional power requirements that the

Pros
  • New
Cons
  • Annoyed

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A good board, but after 2 weeks of use, fan squeaking started.

Great card for USB 3.0 connectivity and additional space for a 2.5" SSD. I found 2 problems with this board with the X820 case. First, when you install and mount the SSD on the board, the metal case of the SSD will come in contact with the solder points for the case fan power connector. I had to wrap tape around the SSD and insert a spacer to keep the SSD from contacting the solder joints. The problem is solved, but the manufacturer should solve this problem. The second issue I found when using

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

You will not receive a power supply or HDMI adapter with this particular listing.

Two more days of delay trying to get this to work while waiting for power. The listing states that the board powers the Pi. This is not possible without a power supply unit, which is not included in the scope of delivery. In fairness, the description doesn't indicate that the kit includes an AC adapter. There is a list of included items at the end showing an HDMI adapter which is not included nor is it needed as far as I know. I also couldn't install a 500MB 2.5 inch Samsung hard drive on thisโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Decent performance
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  • Long wait