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Converting an internal hard drive to an external one

by TheException Dec 6, 2009 1:55AM PST

My old laptop is basically kaput. If I try to boot my comp, it may crash the hard drive.

I'd like to remove my old laptop's hard drive and somehow use it as a secondary hard drive on my newer laptop (so that my old hard drive won't crash and so that I can transfer files off it).

What do I need to make this a reality?

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Since you didn't indicate the laptop mfg, series or model
by VAPCMD Dec 6, 2009 2:41AM PST
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What is the best enclosure I need for my hard drive?
by TheException Dec 17, 2009 3:27AM PST

The hard drive is a Hitachi Travelstar 7K100.

Model number: HTS721080G9SA00
Part number: 0A50006
Capacity: 80 GB
Rotational speed (RPM): 7200
Interface: Serial ATA
Interface variant: 1.5Gb/s
Form factor: 2.5"
Cache size: 8 MB

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Hitachi specs indicate
by VAPCMD Dec 17, 2009 9:25AM PST
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Thanks.
by TheException Dec 17, 2009 1:47PM PST

Thanks.

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(NT) You're welcome ...let us know how it goes.
by VAPCMD Dec 18, 2009 12:54PM PST
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The result
by TheException Dec 19, 2009 4:12AM PST

I got a Rocketfish 2.5" SATA enclosure. Worked like a charm. Happy

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(NT) Good to hear and Thanks for the feedback !
by VAPCMD Dec 19, 2009 4:17AM PST
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