SimpleTech external storage unit with Apple logo on top.




Side view (with white LED light cover) identifying it as a SimpleDrive.




Bar code on back of unit.




Rest of back view, with drive capacity and model number info.




Side with screws underneath pads, before opening.




With one pad removed, see screw underneath. Two tiny screws, which required a special small Phillips head screwdriver, are all that hold the two plastic pieces fastened.




View with both tiny screws removed, before opening enclosure.




Top-down look at internal hard drive within enclosure.




Drive removed from enclosure, before removing anti-static shielding.




Shielding removed, end view of USB conversion electronics attached to hard drive.




Side view of same.




Drive removed from, and closeup of, USB interface.




Closeup of hard drive sticker with drive specs.




Screws, pads, shielding and warranty-voiding "warning" sticker.




Shot of both cheap plastic molded pieces of enclosure.




USB interface carriage next to Hitachi hard drive.




Overhead shot of all components.

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