That is not a USB to SATA adapter. That is a SATA power connector you can see, with two USB connections. I don't know - he says that this is used to replace the old method with WD passports, where he had to cut up a SATA connector and wire it to the PCB to bypass the USB connector. I thought that's...

lcoughey wrote: ↑Thu Nov 05, 2020 5:07 pm I don't know of a USB to SATA adapter for PC3000, other than their somewhat useless USB power adapter.

Most probably that's the one I saw

@lcoughey Thank you for your reply. Where is "Recovery Force" located? $350 is actually a fair price. 1. I would have done the soldering myself; I have a soldering specialist that would have done it for $30. 2. I couldn't find a SATA compatible PCB for the WD passport at the price I found ...

Thanks. Yes, good idea to post here as well, maybe it will help someone else. I am starting to agree with people that it's not a board issue and I don't need to swap the PCB. I was told that it might not be getting enough amps to the USB port (which I was told is a common problem with WD passports.)...

I have a WD 2.5" HDD that for no reason suddenly stopped being seen by Windows or Ubunto. Drive did not fall and does not make any strange sounds or clicks. Turns on fine, the spin sound sounds normal (no stuck head). When connecting to USB, PC will make the default sound you hear when you conn...