Help to identify this socket.

LordRocket

I have an old Western Digital external hard drive (probably last used about 10 years ago) and have lost the mains lead for it; can anyone help with the name of one to fit into this socket please? Also after 10 years is there likely to be anything readable on the HD? It's been stored inside the house. Thanks.

[Deleted User]

The exact model number of the device would be useful to identify the exact power supply please.

The 4 pole mini-DIN connectors are quite common and available - however some have 12v on 2 pins and others have 12v/5v so as per above, model number essential but an example of what could be suitable in the links below:
https://www.amazon.com/UpBright-Adapter-Western-WD-3904U/dp/B00RCMV6YS
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283970577578

The data will be fine after 10 years and the hard disk should still work provided it was in good working order when last used, however when you do power it up, make the first thing you do a copy of all data on to different media rather than browsing through the files on the disk to minimise any chance of subsequent failure causing you to lose data.

Alternatively you could open the box and put the hard disk into a new caddy, it might be the old PATA interface that was used up until as late as 2013, hard to tell without having the model number, but if you provide that I can give an alternative to buying a power pack if you prefer that method.

pbartlett

i would echo opening up the drive and putting it in a cheap usb caddy rather than guessing power supplies.

LordRocket

Thanks guys, appreciate the answers. I think I'd prefer to go down the replacement power supply route if you can help with that; here's an image that I hope identifies the model. I have no other info so plan B will be using a usb caddy.

Carrot007

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/SUPPLY-ADAPTER-WESTERN-DIGITAL-WD2500B011/dp/B08MZ5CRFG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wd2500b011&qid=1622397965&sr=8-1

But a better USB3 caddy woyuld always be a better option

[Deleted User]

Carrot007 said:

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/SUPPLY-ADAPTER-WESTERN-DIGITAL-WD2500B011/dp/B08MZ5CRFG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wd2500b011&qid=1622397965&sr=8-1

But a better USB3 caddy woyuld always be a better option

That clearly doesn't have a 4 pole mini DIN connector on it so not sure why you are recommended that one?

Anybody can Google a part number but the devil is in the details - clearly shown in the photo from the OP.

Heedtheadvice

Another psu on Amazon looks a better match https://www.amazon.com/UPBRIGHT-Western-Digital-WD2500B007-WD3200B007/dp/B07CGZGTLF

It list being suitable for a wd2500B011.....but the RNE suffix rather than your RNU suffix.

If I were to guess it could well be ok as a 4pin din12v and 5v supply.

I would find out more about the version differences before buying if I were you!

[Deleted User]

Difficult to find a power adaptor, combination of the age and also appears to be a non-EU model means that finding the exact adaptor is a bit tricky along with information about the type of hard drive inside. It is great suggesting a USB3 caddy but without knowing the drive type, that could also be a waste of money.

I've cross referenced with the US supplied replacements that confirm it is a 12v/5v on pin 1 and 4 and this is the best match available in the UK for £15.99

https://www.acadaptorsrus.co.uk/12v-5v-4-pin-ac-switching-adapter-4-lacie-hard-drive-design-by-f-a-porsche-500gb/

Heedtheadvice

Maybe ask the supplier but that is in the states and it will cost $50 or so to buy/deliver.

Might be better to find a european supplier of same and ask?

Even better a cheap caddy as mentioned above. Easy and cheap.

[Deleted User]

Heedtheadvice said:

Maybe ask the supplier but that is in the states and it will cost $50 or so to buy/deliver.

Might be better to find a european supplier of same and ask?

Even better a cheap caddy as mentioned above. Easy and cheap.

I've found a UK supplier for the power supply as per above but thinking about a caddy, I'm struggling to find whether it is a PATA (IDE) drive, the device appears to date back to 2005 and SATA was only introduced in 2003 so I'm not confident about recommending a caddy without knowing exactly what drive is in it - can anybody else see anything I'm missing info wise?

pbartlett

The only way to know is if the OP opens it up and tells us or takes a photo of the pins.

Honestly OP - trust me - you would be much better getting a cheap caddy than faffing around with power supplies and what voltage is on what pin of the DIN socket.