---
product_id: 2136141
title: "StarTech.com 3.5\" to 5.25\" Front Bay Mounting Bracket w/ Mounting Screws (BRACKETFDBK),Black"
brand: "startech.com"
price: "€ 18.01"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Star Tech.Com"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/2136141-startech-com-3-5-to-5-25-front-bay-mounting
store_origin: CY
region: Cyprus
---

# Includes mounting screw kit 3.5" to 5.25" bay adapter 2-year warranty + lifetime support StarTech.com 3.5" to 5.25" Front Bay Mounting Bracket w/ Mounting Screws (BRACKETFDBK),Black

**Brand:** startech.com
**Price:** € 18.01
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖥️ Upgrade your desktop’s front bay game — because your setup deserves the pro touch!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com 3.5" to 5.25" Front Bay Mounting Bracket w/ Mounting Screws (BRACKETFDBK),Black by startech.com
- **How much does it cost?** € 18.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/2136141-startech-com-3-5-to-5-25-front-bay-mounting)

## Best For

- startech.com enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech.com brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek Black Finish:** Modern, open-faced bezel blends effortlessly with any desktop setup for a polished professional look.
- • **Trusted Reliability:** Backed by StarTech.com's 2-year warranty and free lifetime 24/5 multilingual tech support — peace of mind guaranteed.
- • **Plug & Play Compatibility:** Supports floppy drives, USB hubs, media readers & fan controllers — your all-in-one front bay solution.
- • **Pro-Grade Installation Kit:** Comes with self-tapping screws designed for quick, secure mounting — perfect for IT pros on the go.
- • **Seamless Front Bay Upgrade:** Transform a 5.25" bay into a versatile 3.5" device hub with zero hassle.

## Overview

The StarTech.com 3.5" to 5.25" Front Bay Mounting Bracket is a TAA-compliant, black bezel adapter that enables installation of one 3.5" device (floppy drive, USB hub, media card reader, or fan controller) into a 5.25" front bay. It includes a mounting screw kit for easy setup, offers broad device compatibility (excluding 3.5" hard drives), and is backed by a 2-year warranty with lifetime technical support, making it a reliable choice for IT professionals and tech enthusiasts.

## Description

This 3.5" to 5.25" hard drive mounting bracket lets you install a 3.5" floppy drive, media card readers or other peripherals into a 5.25" front bay of your desktop computer. The hard drive front bay mounting bracket provides a versatile solution that lets you install a 3.5" floppy drive, external facing USB hubs, media card readers, and fan controllers into the front bay of your PC computer, with ease. The 3.5" to 5.25" front bay adapter bracket features an attractive open-faced black bezel that provides a secure fit. The TAA compliant desktop front bay adapter bracket is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Review: Great price, works well, looks good - This bracket is plastic, but strong enough to do its job. The material is flexible, not brittle, and can be trimmed if necessary - the front panel audio header I installed with this bracket was a fraction of an inch too wide to fit, but it was easy to enlarge the opening and get a perfect fit. All of the mounting holes lined up perfectly with the header and the case, making installation quick and easy. Note that the included fasteners are self-tapping screws and are for attaching the bracket to the case, not for mounting your drive (or other device) in the bracket. Since the self-tapping screws cut threads into the plastic material as they are tightened, take care not to strip the holes by over tightening.
Review: Bit chintzy but good enough value, works well and looks good - I purchased a new ATX case that apparently doesn't come with 3.5" external bays. I have a black 3.5" USB port/card reader, and I wanted to continue using it with my new case. So, I got this adapter. It is made from fairly cheap plastic (probably ABS or something similar), and the screws that are included are self-tappers for the plastic mounting holes. Since they are self-tappers, you should avoid moving this thing around in the future. Try to choose its permanent home, then install it and leave it alone. You *can* remove the screws, move the adapter, and then screw them back in, but you need to use a trick for re-screwing self-tappers or you will destroy the threads on the adapter, making it impossible to tighten the screws. The trick is is follows: When you wish to screw the screws back in, put them in the screwholes and slowly screw "backwards" (as though you are unscrewing them) while pushing the screw gently into the hole. You will eventually feel the screw sort of "drop" into place. This is because the threads have now lined up, and you can carefully screw it in. Anyway, the adapter is attractive enough, lines up well with the front of the case, etc. Aesthetically it is good. It's just a bit flimsy.

## Features

- FRONT BAY INSTALLATION: Use this 3.5in to 5.25in front bay mounting bracket to install one 3.5IN floppy drive, external-facing USB hubs, media card readers, and fan controllers into a 5.25 inch front bay on your desktop PC; TAA Compliant
- CONVENIENT SETUP: This 3.5in to 5.25in mounting bracket includes a mounting screw kit and enables a spare 5.25in front bay to support 3.5in hardware; Ideal for technicians and IT professionals performing system setup and configuration
- BROAD COMPATIBILITY: This 3.5in to 5.25in front bay mounting bracket is compatible with standard floppy disk drives, external-facing USB hubs, media card readers, and fan controllers; NOTE: Not compatible with 3.5in Hard Drives
- THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this 3.5 to 5.25in front bay mounting bracket is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual assistance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000HLZXH2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9 in Mounting Brackets |
| Compatible Devices | Floppy Drive, USB Hub, Media Card Reader, Fan Controller |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,300) |
| Date First Available | November 24, 2006 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030820790 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
| Item model number | BRACKETFDBK |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Startech.com |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.09 x 1.5 x 9.53 inches |
| UPC | 065030820790 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech.com
- **Color:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** USB
- **Hardware Platform:** PC
- **Material:** Plastic

## Images

![StarTech.com 3.5" to 5.25" Front Bay Mounting Bracket w/ Mounting Screws (BRACKETFDBK),Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610xJjmETgL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great price, works well, looks good
*by L***S on September 20, 2025*

This bracket is plastic, but strong enough to do its job. The material is flexible, not brittle, and can be trimmed if necessary - the front panel audio header I installed with this bracket was a fraction of an inch too wide to fit, but it was easy to enlarge the opening and get a perfect fit. All of the mounting holes lined up perfectly with the header and the case, making installation quick and easy. Note that the included fasteners are self-tapping screws and are for attaching the bracket to the case, not for mounting your drive (or other device) in the bracket. Since the self-tapping screws cut threads into the plastic material as they are tightened, take care not to strip the holes by over tightening.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bit chintzy but good enough value, works well and looks good
*by C***K on August 7, 2021*

I purchased a new ATX case that apparently doesn't come with 3.5" external bays. I have a black 3.5" USB port/card reader, and I wanted to continue using it with my new case. So, I got this adapter. It is made from fairly cheap plastic (probably ABS or something similar), and the screws that are included are self-tappers for the plastic mounting holes. Since they are self-tappers, you should avoid moving this thing around in the future. Try to choose its permanent home, then install it and leave it alone. You *can* remove the screws, move the adapter, and then screw them back in, but you need to use a trick for re-screwing self-tappers or you will destroy the threads on the adapter, making it impossible to tighten the screws. The trick is is follows: When you wish to screw the screws back in, put them in the screwholes and slowly screw "backwards" (as though you are unscrewing them) while pushing the screw gently into the hole. You will eventually feel the screw sort of "drop" into place. This is because the threads have now lined up, and you can carefully screw it in. Anyway, the adapter is attractive enough, lines up well with the front of the case, etc. Aesthetically it is good. It's just a bit flimsy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, but not perfect.
*by R***K on October 3, 2025*

Great product, works well and fits well, but there are two flaws that keep it from being perfect. First, since it's plastic, it could use a ground strap for 3.5" devices that rely on the outer case grounding for ESD protection. I made one by hand, but having to so this was annoying and is unnecessary for metal brackets. Second, it only includes self-tapping screws for mounting the bay itself, which would normally be fine since devices themselves usually come with their own mounting screws. However, the inner plastic brackets you mount the 3.5" device to are over 2mm thick, and most 3.5" devices come with fairly short mounting screws since PC cases have thin metal drive cages. I had to seriously hunt through my collection of old screws to find any long enough.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*