I switched to using a laptop from a desktop, but I was wondering if it was possible to use my old desktop HDD as an external drive for my laptop and how I might go about configuring it.
Thanks
2006-12-15 05:30:58 · 4 answers · asked by James P 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
The only way you can do this is to make your old HDD an external USB drive. Buy a USB HDD case and you'll be set to go in no time.
2006-12-15 05:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by radar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make USB enclosures, which are metal cases that you put the desktop hard drive into, and then it has a USB cable that connects to the laptop. It is exactly the same as a USB hard drive, only the drive is not included. (If you open a USB hard drive, you will find a standard desktop hard drive inside it)
2006-12-15 05:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-15 05:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋