--- product_id: 7018965 title: "SABRENT 2.5 to 3.5 IDE Disk Drive Convert Notebook Hard Disk Drive to Desktop (ADP IDE23)" price: "VT1994" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7018965-sabrent-2-5-to-3-5-ide-disk-drive-convert store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Gold-tipped pins for superior conductivity Supports all 2.5" laptop IDE drives 44-pin to 40-pin IDE conversion SABRENT 2.5 to 3.5 IDE Disk Drive Convert Notebook Hard Disk Drive to Desktop (ADP IDE23) **Price:** VT1994 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💾 Upgrade your storage game — connect, convert, conquer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SABRENT 2.5 to 3.5 IDE Disk Drive Convert Notebook Hard Disk Drive to Desktop (ADP IDE23) - **How much does it cost?** VT1994 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7018965-sabrent-2-5-to-3-5-ide-disk-drive-convert) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Reliable Data Backup:** Perfect for quick laptop drive cloning and recovery tasks - • **Compact & Lightweight:** Minimal footprint adapter that fits easily into any workspace - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Effortless installation with solid molded design preventing shorts - • **Retro-Ready Storage Upgrade:** Breathe new life into your vintage drives (20GB+ models supported) - • **Universal IDE Compatibility:** Seamlessly connects any 2.5" laptop IDE drive to your desktop setup ## Overview The SABRENT ADP-IDE23 adapter converts 2.5-inch laptop IDE hard drives to fit 3.5-inch desktop IDE bays, featuring gold-tipped pins for enhanced conductivity and a durable molded casing to prevent shorts. Compatible with all modern laptop IDE drives from major brands, it enables easy data transfer, backup, and recovery by bridging the gap between notebook and desktop storage seamlessly. ## Description Product description Product Description SABRENT (ADP-IDE23) Laptop 2.5-Inch to Desktop 3.5-Inch IDE Hard Drive Adapter Converter PCB enclosed in solid plastic molding. Quality designed molding ensures PCB can't short-out. Gold tipped adapter pins for excellent electrical conductivity. All pins included for all 2.5" and 3.5" IDE Hard Drive applications. Convert a notebook hard drive to fit 3.5-inch drive bay Perfect for extra storage Easy assembly Connectors: 44-pin Female to 40-pin IDC Male Use: Connects your 2.5in notebook IDE hard drive to a 40-pin IDE cable Features Works for ALL LAPTOPS HARD DRIVE including DELL, SONY, IBM, Toshiba, HP, COMPAQ, Fujitsu and much more. Easily create Ghost images of your laptop (keep in mind that it is much harder to create Ghost Images from laptop itself) Transfer data from laptop drive to a desktop drive the quickest way The best accessory for laptop data backup and recovery This adapter allows you to connect a laptop hard drive to a desktop IDE cable. The laptop hard drive can then be detected and used as a regular IDE drive. What's in the Box? ADP-IDE23 hard drive adapter, and power cable. User Manual Review: Does its job, with an asterisk - Not much to comment on here. It lets you connect 2.5” IDE drives in desktop machines. However, (and this is very important for retro computing enthusiasts) it does not work with most really old drives, probably around 10 GB and below. Every reasonably modern drive worked. I tried a 20 GB, a couple 30 GB, and a 100 GB and they all functioned perfectly. The problem showed up when I connected the 3 GB drive from a machine from around 1998. The drive simply wouldn’t spin up at all. The same problem occurred with a 2 GB, a 1.3 GB, and a 540 MB. Clearly, something about these older laptop drives didn’t make the adapter too happy. I think it may have something to do with the drives lacking advanced power management support, but don’t quote me on that. Review: Adaptador específico - Just what we needed, good price and relative quick delivery. We probably will buy another one ## Features - Connects notebook hard drive with desktop system. - Converts 44-pin female IDE to 40-pin male IDE. - Works with all laptop hard drives, including Dell, Sony, IBM, Toshiba, HP, Compaq, and Fujitsu. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000HJBEUY | | Best Sellers Rank | #143 in Internal Hard Drives | | Brand | SABRENT | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (154) | | Date First Available | April 2, 2004 | | Hardware Platform | Laptop | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.3 x 2.8 x 1 inches | | Item Weight | 0.01 ounces | | Item model number | ADP IDE23 | | Manufacturer | KINAMAX | | Product Dimensions | 3.3 x 2.8 x 1 inches | | Series | ADP IDE23 | ## Images ![SABRENT 2.5 to 3.5 IDE Disk Drive Convert Notebook Hard Disk Drive to Desktop (ADP IDE23) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51v853lvO8L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hi, i have an apple computer ibm hdd 120mb 2.5" scsi 17mm, would this adapter work? model wds-2120** A: Unfortunately not. SCSI and IDE are completely different architectures, and this adapter is for connecting a small (2.5" = laptop/notebook) IDE HD to a large (3.5" = desktop) IDE cable. You want to search for "SCSI to SATA Adapter" if you want to connect this drive to a SATA connection. **Q: my dell HD has a straight line of pins not separated like in the photo, do you use only one side of the female part opn the adapter** A: Any 2.5 inch PATA/IDE hard drive will have a missing pin near the center. There will be a group of 40 pins with one missing. Thus, making it only 39 pins. You must connect all 39 pins. (There will also be a group of 4 pins that are not always used.) The missing pin prevents the cable from being connected wrong. This adapter lets you take a hard drive from your laptop and use it in your desktop computer. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does its job, with an asterisk *by S***E on January 23, 2021* Not much to comment on here. It lets you connect 2.5” IDE drives in desktop machines. However, (and this is very important for retro computing enthusiasts) it does not work with most really old drives, probably around 10 GB and below. Every reasonably modern drive worked. I tried a 20 GB, a couple 30 GB, and a 100 GB and they all functioned perfectly. The problem showed up when I connected the 3 GB drive from a machine from around 1998. The drive simply wouldn’t spin up at all. The same problem occurred with a 2 GB, a 1.3 GB, and a 540 MB. Clearly, something about these older laptop drives didn’t make the adapter too happy. I think it may have something to do with the drives lacking advanced power management support, but don’t quote me on that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adaptador específico *by J***J on December 28, 2025* Just what we needed, good price and relative quick delivery. We probably will buy another one ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not much to say, it just works *by N***O on April 24, 2026* Used this in a pinch to get a spare mSATA to IDE enclosure I had lying around hooked up to a newly rebuilt Slot 1 desktop. Couldn't get a standard IDE HDD to fit in my Fractal Focus G case but that enclosure plus this adapter fit without issues in the back, no issues so far. Super satisfied! ## Frequently Bought Together - SABRENT 2.5 to 3.5 IDE Disk Drive Convert Notebook Hard Disk Drive to Desktop (ADP IDE23) - SinLoon 2.5 to 3.5 IDE Adapter,2.5 Inch 44 Pin Hard Disk Drive Laptop IDE to 40 Pin 3.5 Inch Desktop PC PATA Port Converter Card Adapter(IDE 2.5 to 3.5) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7018965-sabrent-2-5-to-3-5-ide-disk-drive-convert](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7018965-sabrent-2-5-to-3-5-ide-disk-drive-convert) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*