Change HD enclosure from USB 2 to 3 possible?

[satchmo]

I have an older USB 2.0 500 gb LaCie drive/enclosure which I'd like to turn into a 3.0 enclosure and drop in a larger 3TB drive.

Is this even possible?
I'm not sure what the cable/bridge is called to change the existing USB 2–>Serial ATA to USB 3.0–>SATA interface.

I realize it may just be easier to buy some cheap 3.0 enclosure, but kind of enjoy tinkering and the LaCie enclosure.

 

[maflynn]

Your only choice is to buy a new USB 3 enclosure.

 

[skorpien]

maflynn is correct. You'd need an entirely different PCB with an appropriate controller(http://via-labs.com/en/products/vl700/index.jsp) inside that LaCie. And even if you do manage that on the cheap, there's no guaranty of physical compatibility (fit, port alignment, etc.).

Less headache and cheaper to just buy a new enclosure.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

If you like tinkering, this might do the job:

http://amzn.com/B005B3VO24

Disassemble the enclosure - remove all the electronics - and just Dremel a slot in the back to hold this.