2007-08-13 16:51:12 · 9 answers · asked by Artur 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
A PATA laptop drive has the same signals as a PATA desktop. And the same for SATA drives. The problem is that the connectors are different. If you find a converter then it should work.
Or you can get a 2.5 inch drive enclosure and use it as an external USB drive.
However, laptop drives are small (in capacity), slow and expensive. Why not buy a bigger and faster 3.5 inch drive that will plug straight in?
2007-08-13 17:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Power contacts and data ribbon cables are not compatible unless you get an adapter. Depending on the Hard Drive you have in the laptop. Only a couple have adapters, most do not.
2007-08-13 16:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Roy T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of hard drive.
Most laptops now days and before have a different connector for the ribbon connection.
You need a adapter to go from the hard drive to your PATA/SATA on your desktop
2007-08-13 16:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by One Computer Guy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you buy an external hard drive enclosure ($20) that connects to your USB port. There are a number of systems but you will probably need a 2.5'' hard drive enclosure.
2007-08-13 17:13:29 · answer #4 · answered by lanhill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so because the power connector wouldnt work. laptops are way different and the hard drives are smaller so they wont fit in the tower
2007-08-13 16:57:01 · answer #5 · answered by Tyler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes by using a special laptop to IDE HDD adaptor. .
Link for instructions on how to use Laptop to IDE HDD adaptor
http://www.bay-wolf.com/hddadapter.htm
Description and ordering info
http://www.datapro.net/products/laptop-ide-hard-drive-adaptor.html
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=244974
Cannot find 44 pin laptop hdd to sata adaptor.
Good Luck.
2007-08-13 17:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by Comp-Elect 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's not a remember of putting it in with the main suitable adaptor that's a question of why you will choose a 5400 rpm SATA I clearance HDD in purely 250gb. you will get lots better for some money extra.
2016-10-15 06:25:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is very different. If you wanted to move documents, get a thumb drive to move your data.
2007-08-13 16:59:41 · answer #8 · answered by pogo765 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhhhhhhhhh, i suppose you could...........but why.
The laptop HDD is not designed for use in a desktop
2007-08-13 16:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by George S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋