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toshiba 1.8" hard drive connection hardware

by tjames007 Dec 27, 2009 11:36PM PST

i have a toshiba 1.8" hard drive from an apple ipod classic (80 gb). the cost of fixing the ipod was more than to just buy a new one (there were problems with the battery as well as the dock connector). the hard drive is still good. i would like to connect it to my pc via usb and use as a extra storage drive so i can get some use out of it. what type of hardware do i need to accomplish this? thanks for your feedback

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Link only.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 28, 2009 12:03AM PST

http://www.addonics.com/products/io/aaedt18ide25.asp

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Link, comment.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 28, 2009 12:06AM PST

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=4R080L0-NDW-R&cat=HDD shows that an 80GB hard drive costs as much as an adapter.

Maybe this is an idea that should be forgotten?

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never thought about it in that way

by tjames007 Dec 28, 2009 12:22AM PST

that is something to think about. might be just a lost cause. maybe ebay or craigslist? thanks for your feedback!

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