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Laptop HDD in a PC?

  • 22-02-2011 10:46pm
    #1
    Arcto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    I need to hook a laptop HDD (travelstar Model No. HTS541212H9AT00) to a PC to get some files off of it. I have seen you can get cables online for about $20 that will hook it to a USB but the shipping on them is around $70! :eek:

    Know anywhere local, or even an easier way to do this?

    Cheers!


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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Where is local? Cork?
    But yeah, a local PC fixer/nixer should be able to help.


  • #3
    norbert64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,192 ✭✭✭norbert64


    You could probably get yourself a caddy/enclosure for €10/€15, maybe even cheaper, over on adverts. :cool:


  • #4
    jak/mar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 187 ✭✭jak/mar


    This might be what you're looking for.
    http://www.dealextreme.com/p/usb-sata-ide-cable-set-474
    $11 with free shipping. Only downside is that it will take time to arrive.


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,625 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    if it was SATA you could just connect it to the sata connectors on most of todays motherboards


    It's IDE so you need a physical adaptor or a USB device

    if time is not essential deal extreme is good

    http://www.dealextreme.com/p/stylish-2-5-ide-usb-2-0-hdd-enclosure-with-leather-carrying-pouch-black-37168

    if you are on a budget €1.16 inc delivey uses the cable on the CD drive in the computer
    http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-5-to-2-5-hdd-converter-727
    3.5" to 2.5" HDD Converter Price: $1.59 free shipping


  • #6
    Arcto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭Arcto


    Thanks for the expert advice gents. I ordered an IDE > USB 2.0 cable last night from USBGEEK for around $13 delivered (very good IMO).

    Question though: I didnt think a USB would have enough power output to manage a HDD...then again my x52pro has 100000 lights on it. Does that sound right?

    I also out of interest called into a "computer hospital" earlier and brought an external HDD and the laptop HDD with me. €75 he wanted to charge me for like 5 minutes work!! He then said he would do it for free if he could keep the laptop! I was waiting for him to throw in a gate :rolleyes:

    Thank you boards.ie!


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  • #7
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    You can (generally) power a laptop HDD on USB power alone; desktop HDD requires a separate power supply.


  • #8
    Tea_Bag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,983 ✭✭✭Tea_Bag


    Arcto wrote: »
    I also out of interest called into a "computer hospital" earlier and brought an external HDD and the laptop HDD with me. €75 he wanted to charge me for like 5 minutes work!! He then said he would do it for free if he could keep the laptop!

    name and shame. thats disgusting. ive had similar people telling my old folks that they had a virus and the WHOLE PC had to be replaced.


  • #9
    ricman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭ricman


    some laptop ide drives may require external power, you can get usb to 2.5 ide kits with a 5v port ,which takes a 5v cable ,to give extra power to the drive.AND theres units with 2 usb to ide, both usb cables plug into the pc, one usb supplys the extra power needed.Your drive may not need the extra power, a simple usb to ide kit may work fine.
    3.5inch ide drive s always need a separate power cable.


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