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bettabrat
05-06-2009, 1:11 PM
I am trying to find an external hard drive enclosure for an old hard drive I have laying around that I need some data off of. I really don't know where to start, any computer savvy ppl have a recommendation?
Thanks!
clb2196
05-06-2009, 1:12 PM
Just for getting data off, not permanently? I'd just see what you can get on craigslist or something. If you're talking more permanent, I'd say Maxtor.
ibr3ak
05-06-2009, 1:19 PM
Just get a cheap ide to usb adapter, especially if you're looking to just get the data off that drive.

This is what I use:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189122
DooSPX
05-06-2009, 1:21 PM
if your just getting data off (as in not hooked up all the time), you can buy IDE/SATA to USB adapters and they work with 3.5 or 2.5" hdd's.
newegg.com is one place.
coach_z
05-06-2009, 1:24 PM
i dont think you need an enclosure.
turn off your computer, open your computer, hook it up, restart, copy data over??
if its not a sata drive and you dont have the spare cables temporarily unplug your CD/DVD drive and use that cable

is your current computer a laptop? if so disregard everything i just said
bettabrat
05-06-2009, 2:22 PM
i dont think you need an enclosure.
turn off your computer, open your computer, hook it up, restart, copy data over??
if its not a sata drive and you dont have the spare cables temporarily unplug your CD/DVD drive and use that cable

is your current computer a laptop? if so disregard everything i just said

Nope, motherboard & power supply is fried hoping the HD is still salvagable. Was told to try an enclosure. I will try the suggestions, thanks!
coach_z
05-06-2009, 2:30 PM
what are you going to hook the external up to once you get the enclosure?
bettabrat
05-06-2009, 2:45 PM
Um my computer that isn't fried? LOL
beblondie
05-06-2009, 4:01 PM
Unless its a laptop the the pc probably has an open bay for a second H.D. just a thought
CONDUCT
05-06-2009, 8:35 PM
Just get a cheap ide to usb adapter, especially if you're looking to just get the data off that drive.

This is what I use:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189122
:thm:

But is the current hard drive IDE or SATA?
7itanium
05-06-2009, 8:38 PM
Um my computer that isn't fried? LOL

right... so since you have a computer that isnt fried--- go get an adapter and plug it into your usb port

save yourself the cash... since its just for testing primarily...