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Help needed with USB cable purchase

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20-04-2014 1:33pm

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HobbyMan

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Hi All,

I am looking for a USB cable to go from my old hard drive to my laptop so that I can transfer files.

Preferably I'd like to buy online (ie Amazon).

I've been to several electrical/computer shops but they only recommend to buy cases to place the hard drive in which is a more expensive option. They don't have the correct USB leads in stock.

Any help is appreciated.

A photo of the hard drive is below:

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#2 20-04-2014 1:37pm
rolox

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Those cases are like 2 or 3 euro delivered on eBay.

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#3 20-04-2014 1:44pm
markad1

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you could use

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Screw-drive-Enclosure-laptop-Laptop/dp/B003RIL0EM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1397997723&sr=8-2&keywords=2.5+hdd+case

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Inateck-External-Including-Comaptible-Tool-free/dp/B00D1NR9MA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397997767&sr=8-1&keywords=2.5+and+3.5+hdd+reader

OR

you could connect it directly to a power and sata cable in your PC and your PC will pick it up as a drive.

edit: sorry just seen your using a laptop

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#4 20-04-2014 4:49pm
Overheal

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SATA to USB cables are easy to find retail but about as costly as the cases. check online

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#5 20-04-2014 8:02pm
HobbyMan

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Thanks for your replies.

Cable ordered. :-)

Mod please lock the thread.

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