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‎09-20-2017 11:25 AM

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Product: Hp Elite X2 G1
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
will HP Elite x2 G1 support 2.5" external HDD portable (without external power)?
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‎09-20-2017 11:48 AM

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Yes!

 

 

A USB port can give 500 mA output max provides 5Volts x 0.5 Amo = 2.5 Watts.

 

 

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‎09-20-2017 11:40 AM

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Hello,

 

Yes it does work!

 

It depends on the USB port which you are connecting.

 

And it should be a portable HDD.

 

 

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‎09-20-2017 11:44 AM

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thank you. usb 3.0 give 5v output right?
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‎09-20-2017 11:48 AM

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Yes!

 

 

A USB port can give 500 mA output max provides 5Volts x 0.5 Amo = 2.5 Watts.

 

 

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‎09-20-2017 11:50 AM

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thank you
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