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Slave DriveMy old laptop has finally died....it doesn't switch on...ive removed the hard drive..to use as a 'slave drive' similar to a external hard drive? where a bouts can i buy the connector thing via usb? and whats it called?
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Re: Slave DriveDo you know what type of hard drive it is? E.g. Sata, IDE (PATA)(Original post by killercow292)
My old laptop has finally died....it doesn't switch on...ive removed the hard drive..to use as a 'slave drive' similar to a external hard drive? where a bouts can i buy the connector thing via usb? and whats it called?
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If you want the hard drive to go in a little case that has a usb connector on it then those are called caddies or enclosures, you will most likely need a 2.5" one as it is from a laptop.
SATA enclosures on amazon
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Re: Slave Drivesata connector?(Original post by killercow292)
My old laptop has finally died....it doesn't switch on...ive removed the hard drive..to use as a 'slave drive' similar to a external hard drive? where a bouts can i buy the connector thing via usb? and whats it called?
thanks
http://www.ebuyer.com/151963-xenta-s...m-sp-sc-rs-r46
£1.50
