Can I use the old computer's harddrive as an external drive for my new computer. For example taking it out and connecting a usb cable to it and pretty much use it for a back up drive or something. Any suggestion will be thankfully appreciated.
2006-12-08 18:12:36 · 5 answers · asked by chevy_arenivas 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You would have to get an enclosure for the drive in order to use it as an external drive.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-5918264-3129459?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=enclosure&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
You could install it internally as a slave drive. You will have to make sure your jumper settings are correct on it. The jumpers are usually on the back between the cable and power. There is usually a little diagram on the sticker, or on the controller board indicating how to set the jumpers.
2006-12-08 18:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by Cribbage 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you definitely can use it as a backup drive.
But as far i know you have to enclose the hard drive in a case and then provide USB connection.
That's a little cumbersome and will cost u quite a bit.
Just remove the drive and put in the new cabinet. By doing this u have extra space on ur new comp with 0 cost.
Enjoy.
2006-12-09 02:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by Gennosuke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insert it inside the computer, hard drive does not take USB cable it takes IEE cable and power cable.just slave it and insert it inside.
2006-12-09 02:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's probably room for it in your new pc. They usually have two spaces to clip in hard drives. I have my old pc's hard drive in my new pc. Great for files.
Hope that helps.
2006-12-09 02:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by phy333 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
remember to set the jumper to slave
2006-12-09 03:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by MASQUE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋