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usb connector in wd external hdd

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/usb-connector-in-wd-external-hdd.147945/

sarathsnair
sarathsnair Original post #1
Oct 24, 2011 at 6:23 AM
guys please tell the type of usb connector present in Western Digital My passport essential SE 1 TB. ? is it commonly available ?
d6bmg
d6bmg #2
Oct 24, 2011 at 3:24 PM
I didn't get your question. Are you talking about the type of USB port used there? :unsure:
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #3
Oct 24, 2011 at 3:41 PM
i think he is skpeaking about the hdd connector cable if i am right if yes then don't worry its universal i.e same for all usb external drives
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #4
Nov 5, 2011 at 2:53 PM
@sarathsnair: its mini-USB connector on one end & USB connector on another.
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image #5
Nov 5, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Zangetsu said:
@sarathsnair: its mini-USB connector on one end & USB connector on another.
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I think its micro-USB connector on one end & USB connector on the other.[