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[TrueAirgo]

I've been viewing this site for some time now. Instead of me registering at a PC help forum. Can I ask the following, maybe someone can help.

Is it possible to use a laptop hard drive in a PC? Thanks

 

[dmmd98]

I've been viewing this site for some time now. Instead of me registering at a PC help forum. Can I ask the following, maybe someone can help.

Is it possible to use a laptop hard drive in a PC? Thanks

No I dont believe so since the pins are different from a laptop motherboard then a PC motherboard.

 

[gbogo]

yes you can its done often on home theatre pcs to reduce noise

i cant tell you how to connect it but a home theatre site like avs forum wud be the place to check

 

[Locinos]

dmmd98 - Not to lack respect to your answer, but it's possible.

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Panada - Yes you can. You'll need an adaptor (2.5 to 3.5). Not expensive $2.00 - $3.00 and they work like a charm.

What is the problem that you're having maybe I can give you a helping hand.

Good luck.

 

[wolfie_cr]

you will need a connector like this one

http://www.provantage.com/ide-adapter~22065222.htm

(that assuming that your motherboard uses an IDE connector) the newer ones come with serial ATA so you would need a different connector

http://www.provantage.com/ide-adapter~22065222.htm

 

[Locinos]

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[dmmd98]

dmmd98 - Not to lack respect to your answer, but it's possible.

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Panada - Yes you can. You'll need an adaptor (2.5 to 3.5). Not expensive $2.00 - $3.00 and they work like a charm.

What is the problem that you're having maybe I can give you a helping hand.

Good luck.

None taken, if i throw my laptop after a really bad beat now I know I can save my hard drive

 

[TTinCO]

Most likely not true DMMD.....if you send your laptop sailing, you'll almost certainly kill the hard drive.

 

[dmmd98]

Most likely not true DMMD.....if you send your laptop sailing, you'll almost certainly kill the hard drive.

lol.....boy I hope my action goes better then my statements in this thread.

 

[TTinCO]

Don't forget to check out our Computer & Tech Help Room

There's all kinds of great advice down there

 

[TrueAirgo]

Thanks for the answers.

Loc= The problem that I'm having is that my laptop has to go in for repairs and before sending it, I would like to backup my data amd format the drive.

Can you or anyone else reecommend the best option

 

[1cheater]

I believe you can connect a cable from drive to drive and transfer the data? Klo would know... :thumbsup2:

 

[viking611]

what kind of cable is needed to transfer files from my desktop to laptop or vice versa? Will a USB cable do the trick?

 

[Locinos]

Thanks for the answers.

Loc= The problem that I'm having is that my laptop has to go in for repairs and before sending it, I would like to backup my data amd format the drive.

Can you or anyone else reecommend the best option

Panada,

Do you want to back your personal data or the whole drive (clone)?

 

[Locinos]

I believe you can connect a cable from drive to drive and transfer the data? Klo would know... :thumbsup2:

#cheater#,

That is correct. For internal, he would have to use the following cable and power. One drive a master and the other a slave (set jumper in rear of drive).

 

[Locinos]

what kind of cable is needed to transfer files from my desktop to laptop or vice versa? Will a USB cable do the trick?

If the desktop and laptop have NIC (Network) Cards, I would use a crossover cable. In this case, you would have to share the folder and give permission to the other.

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[Locinos]

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[hellah10]

SATA is the way to go!!

 

[TrueAirgo]

Loc = I puchased the adaptor that you mentioned on ebay. A set of 2 for for around $4.00 including shipping. Not bad. Thanks, PS. How can I make a small donation to this site. This really help me.

 

[Locinos]

Loc = I puchased the adaptor that you mentioned on ebay. A set of 2 for for around $4.00 including shipping. Not bad. Thanks, PS. How can I make a small donation to this site. This really help me.

Good to hear the news. Hope it all works out for you.

In reference to the donation, maybe contact one of the Mod's.

Good luck.