I have a iomega 500gb external hard drive that is no longer being recognized by my system,and from what ive read the interface is usually the culprit.If i buy one of these external hard drive cases can i just move the drive into it and make it work?and can i salvage all the data on it or do i have to start over reformatting it.please advise.
2007-08-25 15:20:37 · 2 answers · asked by evilfreaktoo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
YES, your files should be intact. You just need a hard drive case that has the same internal interface (PATA or SATA) as the hard drive. If you tend to use the external drive for long periods, consider a case that has air vents that aid in cooling.
2007-08-26 01:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can do that. It will preserve the files because the case is what is actually recognized by the computer. If you go to BestBuy or something and need help just tell them what kind of hard drive it is and they will help you find the right case.
2007-08-25 22:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by The_Packer_Backer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋