Can a Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB USB 3.0 external hard drive be converted to use as an internal hard drive?

I have same drive as in the link bellow spare after upgrading. I'm going to get a desktop and I've been looking into what parts I already have that I could use to lower the cost.

Link to hard drive on argos.co.uk

Can this particular drive be used as an internal hard drive?

It seems you can indeed do that. Here is a video of someone 'shucking' another Toshiba Canvio.

However, in the comments, someone posted:

NOTE: The latest releases of the Canvio 2.5" series are PROPRIETARY DRIVES. The drives themselves no longer have a separate USB 2/3 controller: It's incorporated onto the HD's controller board DIRECTLY.

Make sure that the PHYSICAL SIZE of the external housing is at least 3/4" longer than the usual 2.5" hard drive BEFORE buying it, otherwise, you'll be stuck with a "permanent external-ONLY drive."

This is why few technically oriented people buy WD 2.5" externals any more...they're ALL designed with the USB controller as a part of the HD controller board.

All things considered, you should really consider using an SSD to install your programs, if at all possible. It makes your computer a lot faster.

If you are ready to get into the internals of hard drive you can do that how to convert a USB HDD drive board to SATA HDD drive and you will need to invest money into another board, and the tools + software required. Is it worth it ?

Quick and dirty way

Connexion scheme