is it possible to attach a laptop hardrive to a pc? n if yes where and how please. thanks
2007-03-18 05:41:47 · 3 answers · asked by Mr S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
YES. It's possible, very cheap, easy, and a very good idea.
Just need a little adapter like this (£3 with p&p)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laptop-2-5-T-3-5-IDE-Hard-Drive-Adapter-Converter-SR4_W0QQitemZ290093356691QQcategoryZ41994QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
or usb (6.50 p&p)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-2-0-to-2-5-3-5-IDE-cable-Power-Adaptor_W0QQitemZ220093669421QQcategoryZ41994QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
very usefull to defrag/scan/transfer laptops hardisk for hours without using the laptop resources and prolong its life.
good luck
2007-03-19 03:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by luca m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I ran into a similar problem a few months ago and determined it was easier and cheaper just to buy a new notebook hard drive. The cost of 2.5HDs are significantly lower nowadays and you can always use a USB device for additional storage.
If your notebook can boot from a USB device then your problem is solved. Go to BIOS (F1 or DEL or some other button - will tell you at startup) and see if there is an option.
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The person below me is mistaken. He is showing you the wrong type of adapter.
2007-03-18 05:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Eric L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a usb to sata / ide converter cable with power adapter and connect as an external disk. Very affordable on ebay. A 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive converter also would work internally and are readily available on Ebay too.
2007-03-19 07:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by Amelia Jane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋