External hard disc to TV

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Guys

Having WD elements 2 TB hardisc , i am connected to TV with the default cable given with the hardisc. since it is very short in length it is hanging in the TV.
i am looking for bigger cable for that , preferably 5 feet long , is there any product available..?

yeah . get a usb extension cable (male-to-female)

Do note that longer the cable less will be the power delivered from end to end so it may cause some issues.

hmm I didn't know about usb cable length issues..

@Baker instead of extension cable it may be better to get a longer charging cable. like this: *www.amazon.in/dp/B00HLTUHCE/ref=ss...&pd_rd_r=5ffff05b-f4a5-11e8-9070-3de13d4da848

USB 2.0 cable can have length of 5 mt. and usb 3.0 can go upto 3mt. With that in mind Op can make his purchase decision. Just make sure to get a high quality cable like amazon basics or bluerugger.

If somehow Op needs even longer cables then look for active cables with separate power input.

whitestar_999 said:
Do note that longer the cable less will be the power delivered from end to end so it may cause some issues.

Issues like?

hdd not getting detected or suddenly disconnected in between.