Yes there is. Here are a couple of links on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-0-To-IDE-Adapter-Connector-2-5-3-5-HD-Cable-g1_W0Q QitemZ280074098868QQihZ018QQcategoryZ41994QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-2-0-to-IDE-cable-power-3-5-and-2-5-hard-drive_W0QQit emZ190076429343QQihZ009QQcategoryZ39967QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Just do a search for "IDE USB cable". Peter ---------------------------------- [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- How do you connect the hard drive to the USB port without the case? Is there an IDE to USB adapter? alan smith The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com