thanks for the replies. Honestly i messed up. it was for a external HD. Still have not bought one. at least to replace the old one. If im doing a mass backup the drive gets very hot. On the other hand if you know im listening. this one slipped through the cracks for me. Never followed up on it. What ive done with my ide drive is took the hd out. drilled holes in top and bottom of case. Then again i do have two internal drives. I also find it very convenient to take this drive out in the field. Keep a back of utilities, software or what ever. all the pictures. just find it very portable.
still listening though. I know i will have to buy one.