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PowerGuard 2.5" 44-Pin IDE to 3.5" 40-Pin PATA Adapter

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Product details

The 44-Pin to 40-Pin IDE converter for older notebook hard drives and SSDs allows the connection of a 2.5-inch IDE/PATA hard drive or SSD from a notebook to a standard 40-Pin IDE port of a desktop PC. The adapter is ideal for data recovery, system migration, retro PCs, or operating older laptop hard drives in desktop systems.

Thanks to its compact design, the converter can quickly adapt between 44-Pin notebook IDE and 40-Pin desktop PATA interfaces. Additionally, the power supply for the 2.5-inch drive is provided directly through the adapter.

Technical Specifications:

Product Type: 2.5" IDE to 3.5" IDE Adapter
Input: 44-Pin 2.5" IDE/PATA Connection
Output: 40-Pin 3.5" IDE/PATA Connection
Supported Devices: 2.5" HDDs and SSDs with IDE/PATA
Compatible with ATA / ATAPI Standards
Plug & Play Support
No Driver Installation Required

Features:

Connects notebook IDE drives to desktop PCs
Suitable for data recovery and system migration
Supports older IDE hard drives and SSDs
Compact and simple adapter solution
Direct power supply through the adapter

Applications:

Data transfer between laptop and desktop systems
Retro PC and legacy hardware projects
Repair and maintenance of older computers
Test and diagnostic environments
Embedded and industrial systems

Additional Features:

Compact PCB design
Easy installation without software
Supports bootable drives
Robust connectors for secure operation

The IDE adapter offers a practical and reliable way to continue using older 2.5-inch IDE drives in desktop PCs or to retrieve important data from legacy systems.

Key specifications

Hard drive accessory type
Adapter
Form factor
2.5"3.5"
Weight
18 g

General information

Item number
70440943
Manufacturer
PowerGuard
Category
SSD + Hard drive accessories
Manufacturer No.
00036139
Release date
19.5.2026

Hard drive accessory properties

Hard drive accessory type
Adapter
Form factor
2.5"3.5"

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
2,06 kg
Climate contribution
EUR 0,12

Product dimensions

Weight
18 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
Legal concerns

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «SSD + Hard drive accessories» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 26.Icy Dock
    1,1 %
  • 27.OWC
    1,2 %
  • 28.PowerGuard
    1,4 %
  • 29.CoreParts
    1,5 %
  • 30.Intertech
    2,3 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • PowerGuard
    Not enough data
  • 1.CoreParts
    0 days
  • 1.Gembird
    0 days
  • 1.Icy Box
    0 days
  • 1.StarTech
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «SSD + Hard drive accessories» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 28.Roline
    6,6 %
  • 29.Fractal
    6,7 %
  • 30.PowerGuard
    7,6 %
  • 31.CoreParts
    8,5 %
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    89,1 %
Source: Galaxus