The Basics:
The main body of the enclosure is brushed aluminum, which should help keep the drive cooler by drawing away any heat generated. The bottom of the enclosure includes four tiny screws to remove the top of the case, as well as four little rubber feet that will keep the vibrations to a minimum when it is placed on a solid surface.
 
On the side of the enclosure there is a small track which will be used when it is placed in the drive bay.
The front and back bezels are made out of plastic. The front includes the Icy Box logo and two LEDs; one will indicate the enclosure is receiving power, while the other indicates drive activity. The rear of the enclosure is fairly simple, and includes power, eSATA, and USB 2.0 connections.
 
The 3.5" drive chassis is a very simple piece of plastic which has two cables; one for SATA data, and a 2-pin Molex connector for power. At the rear of the chassis is a connector that will lock the enclosure into place.
 
The side of the chassis includes three screw holes used to secure the chassis in an available 3.5" drive bay. There is also a little spring that is used to push the enclosure out of the chassis when you release it. When the enclosure is out of the chassis, a little door swings into place with the Icy Box logo.
 
Looking at the inside of the chassis, there is the available eSATA and power connection. The first time I put the enclosure into the chassis there was a loud pop, as if I broke something. However, nothing was broken and it seems that the initial insertion takes a little force. After that, it slides right into place with ease.
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