stoneface

iTrader: (6)

I have a few year old sony laptop in which the motherboard failed, is there any way i can link up the hard drive to my new Toshiba laptop?

Cheers.

HankScorpio

Yup, get yourself on of these:

Amazon.co.uk: TeckNet VS408 USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Cable for 2.5-Inch/ 3.5-Inch / 5.25-Inch Drive With Power Adapter: Electronics & Photo

Can be had cheaper, that was just the first link, if you have a computer fair nearby, you'll get one for 5-6 quid (probbly). I've had a couple of variants.

jowl

Definatley the easiest way - just make sure you get the right connection type - IDE or SATA.

I've found these to be excellent though - Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online from Scan Computers UK

I use mine daily and it takes some hammer.

Also, I find some computers don't supply enough power over USB for ext hard drives.

HankScorpio

That one in my post has 2.5 ide, 3.5 ide and sata as well as power for both!

Must have tool for any tinkerer

jowl

I never checked the link

However, I have one of thise two and it's also very handy! It's good for getting data off a variety of drives although a case makes a good backup drive

stoneface

iTrader: (6)

Cheers for the replies, on the link page a 3.5" HDD HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE is listed as a perfect partner, would this be suitable to house my drive?

jowl

A laptop drive is 2.5"