Don’t Throw Away Your Old Hard Drive! One Cable Can Bring It Back to Life
Has that retired laptop hard drive been gathering dust in your drawer for years?
With the Maiwo K104A USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable, simply plug it in, and your idle 2.5-inch SATA hard drive instantly transforms into a high-speed external hard drive—perfect for data backup, external storage expansion, and storing your movie and TV show collection.
No screwdriver, no hard drive enclosure, and not even any drivers required.
All it takes is one cable.
Transfer 1 GB in 3 seconds—speed you can see
Equipped with a high-end JMS controller chip, it supports high-speed USB 3.0 transfer with a theoretical bandwidth of up to 5 Gbps. In real-world testing with an SSD, a 1 GB file transfers in about 3 seconds.
Whether it’s dozens of GB of video footage or hundreds of GB of photo backups, everything gets done quickly—say goodbye to those endless progress bars.
The above test data was obtained by Maiwo Studio using a Samsung 850 EVO hard drive; actual speeds may vary depending on the hard drive’s performance.
No tools, no drivers, plug-and-play
No installation required: Open the package, plug in the hard drive, connect it to your computer, and it will be recognized immediately
No drivers required: Supports all platforms, including Windows (XP/Vista/7/8/10/11), macOS, and Linux
No external power required: Powered directly via the USB port; 2.5-inch drives are plug-and-play, with no need for an external power supply
⚠️ Important Note: This product supports only 2.5-inch SATA hard drives (including mechanical HDDs and solid-state SSDs); it does not support 3.5-inch hard drives or IDE parallel-port hard drives.
Operating Status at a Glance
In standby mode: The light blue LED stays on
During read/write operations: The light blue LED flashes
No need to guess whether the hard drive is active—just glance at the light to know.
Smart Sleep Mode Protects Your Drive
Automatically enters sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity—reducing power consumption, minimizing wear and tear, and extending the drive’s lifespan.
Waking it up is just as simple: it automatically activates during read/write operations, requiring no additional steps.
Compact and Portable—Take It Anywhere
With a mini size of 71×27×12mm (including a 27cm cable), a minimalist design, and a weight so light it’s barely noticeable.
Perfect for business trips—slips easily into your laptop bag
Integrated cable—no more worries about losing the cord
No bulky casing—a truly “pocket-sized” storage solution
More than just a computer—here’s how else you can use it
💻 Connect to a computer
Expand storage, back up data, and carry files with you—turn an idle hard drive into a portable hard drive in seconds.
📺 Connect to a TV
Plug in a hard drive packed with movies, and your living room instantly becomes a home theater—play HD blockbusters right away.
🎮 Connect to a Router
Transform it into a home NAS storage device and access your home files anytime, anywhere.
Massive storage expansion, supporting up to 6TB
Compatible with 2.5-inch SATA hard drives of 7mm or 9.5mm thickness from any brand—whether they’re mechanical HDDs or solid-state SSDs.
Music, videos, and large files—it can handle them all.
What Do Users Say?
“The speed lives up to the hype—it recognizes the drive as soon as I plug it in, and the response is fast. My old SSDs, which I removed during an upgrade, are useful again. It’s reliable and offers great value for the price.”
“At this price and with these specs, this hard drive adapter is in a league of its own. It’s fast and affordable—what more could you ask for?”
“The product performs stably without overheating, and there’s no speed drop during continuous read/write operations with an SSD.”
“Very lightweight and easy to use, with stable data transfer.”
Product Specifications
Item: Specifications
Product Model: K104A
Transfer Interface: USB 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0)
Transfer Bandwidth: 5 Gbps
Supported Drives: 2.5-inch SATA drives (HDD/SSD)
Drive Thickness: 7 mm / 9.5 mm
Product Dimensions: 71 × 27 × 12 mm (includes 27 cm cable length)
Controller Chip: JMS High-End Chip
Supported Operating Systems: Windows / macOS / Linux
Smart Sleep Mode: Automatically enters sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity
Please Confirm Before Purchasing
✅ Supports 2.5-inch SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives
Please verify your hard drive’s interface type before purchasing to avoid buying the wrong product.
📦 Package Contents: Maiwo K104A USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable × 1
🔗 Interface Diagram: USB-A (connects to computer) ←→ SATA (connects to hard drive)
