WhatsUpMan5 years ago000Can I use this cable to connect a Seagate external HDD, but previously powered, to the PC via USB?Show in original language (German)Helfenberger5 years ago-224 Helpful answerNo. That didn't work for me either. An SSD worked without any problems. I could only operate the HDD with a hard disk dock. Something like this: ICY BOX IB-123CL-U3Show in original language (German)Comment