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Both are (USB) powered with 5V, so I doubt they work, as they may end up sending a signal with too high voltage to the HD. too high Voltage signal on RXD - TXD?.. Both converters are theoretically "3.3V to 5V Power Input."... I was thinking about use another power source (like AA batteries), not usb cable- using two aditional pins (they are labeled as gnd-+5v, but I suppose it can works with +3,3v - +5v) I am not sure about chip used, MAX232CPE - MAX232EPE... I don´t know if they works exactly as MAX232 Ukiah

Hello. I dont understand nothing about electronics... can anyone help me? Are these converters valid for trying to unbrick my HDD? RS232 To TTL Converter Module Built-in MAX232CPE Transfer Chip With 4PCS Cables http://www.ebay.es/itm/RS232-To-TTL-Converter-Module-Built-in-MAX232CPE-Transfer-Chip-With-4PCS-Cables-/270845851440?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0fabb730 RS232 To TTL Converter MAX232EPE W/ Power + 4pcs cable http://www.ebay.es/itm/RS232-To-TTL-Converter-MAX232EPE-W-Power-4pcs-cable-/170647222229?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item27bb5df7d5 MAX232EPE? MAX232CPE?... regards. Ukiah