Windows 10: New HDD not spinning up with USB adapter

I need to clone a hard drive.
Got the new drive, a wD.
What I usually fo is plug the new drive into a different PC and using a USB adapter, I format the drive.
I can't get the drive to spin up.
This is the second new WD drive I got, thought the problem was the drive. This ones the same. I've tried 2 different USB adapters with 2 different working PCs with same result.
Disk Management shows a "Removal E" "No media"
The adapters work with some old drives I have laying around

Pete

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How do I transfer Windows 10 to new SSD from Hard Drive inside Dell Inspiron 5548 upgraded from windows 8?

I need to make a clean install of Windows 10 on a new 2.5" intel 256 gb SSD

I have an usb HDD external adapter.

Is there a way to install Windows 10 on the new SSD connected to the external adapter, Boot the PC on the SSD and later activate Windows with the activation key from the original HDD?

Thanks!

 

recovery thumb drive

The only way then you have is to buy the new HDD, install Windows on it using the USB drive and then later plug in the drive using a USB Adapter if possible to recover data.

 

A lot depends upon the USB adapter and whether a 2.5" Notebook drive or a 3.5" drive is involved. All the adapters and external cases I've used required being self-powered, had their own power supply as most USB ports couldn't provide sufficient power for a single cable connection. The Notebook adapters I have use a Y-cable for 2 USB ports, one leg for power and data, second leg for additional power. It's a limiting function of the power provided by the USB ports.

 

The one I use is a tray for either 2.5 or 3.5. It's powered.