This maybe a stupid question

MyBestInternet · July 29th, 2002, 05:01 PM

Ok I just purchased a notebook computer. When I get this notebook computer I have a hard drive from my old pc that died with all my information on it. Its a IDE drive. I want to know how to transfer the information from that drive to my new notebook. But seing as I dont have a pc running that other HD how can I transfer. Hopefully this question makes sence.

-Rick

edit* The HD is fine the comp itself died not the HD.. sorry

All of the files are working on the HD

**GroundZero3** · July 29th, 2002, 05:06 PM

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old pc that died

like totally unusable dead? or system files dead?

MyBestInternet · July 29th, 2002, 05:09 PM

Ok i will retype this cause i dont know how to ask a question. lol.. I have a harddrive thats not in a computer but it works fine. i need to get all that info fof of it and transfer it to my notebook. do i need a special cord or something?

troyt75 · July 29th, 2002, 05:13 PM

Is there a way you could put your hard drive in a friends machine and network your notebook to his (LAN,direct cable)?

cowboybooter · July 29th, 2002, 07:24 PM

If you know anyone with an external usb device tower, you could put HD in that and connect to notebook !

originel · July 29th, 2002, 07:27 PM

you CAN do it, but you'll have to spend some money. you can get external hd bays for notebooks that connect via usb or firewire, you might look into buying one of those. as for straight connecting it, its not possible.

vass0922 · July 29th, 2002, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by originel
you CAN do it, but you'll have to spend some money. you can get external hd bays for notebooks that connect via usb or firewire, you might look into buying one of those. as for straight connecting it, its not possible.

If you dont have access to a friends computer that can be networked this maybe your best bet. Besides you can use it in the future to have a portable HD in case you have to use another laptop for any reason.

July 29th, 2002, 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by originel
as for straight connecting it, its not possible.

Well back in days before I knew anything about networks, or much of anything at all LOL, I did this once for a friend with a 486 lappy by taking the laptop apart and connecting the PC HDD directly to the IDE cable. It wasn't easy, and we needed a "splice" connector to connect to the IDE cable of the HDD to a normal IDE cable. Also, it ain't easy running the drive (need external power source - I had an old box with PS open for that).

You should have seen it - we had cables and wires and stuff everywhere, 'cause we couldn't put the laptop back together with a cable hanging out

But we did get it recognised in the BIOS (no idea how - luck I guess

) and we did transfer the data.

I wouldn't recommend anyone do it that way, 'cause it was a real pain, so get an external IDE box with USB or firewire, or network with a friend's PC.

Cheers
Mick the messer

BTW the only stupid question is the one you don't ask!

deltaf508 · July 29th, 2002, 08:09 PM

You don't need an external box! I use one of these. It is one of the best things ever invented. Go to:

cyberguys.com and type in item number "131 0855" without the quotes.

It converts any IDE device and makes it USB without the need for an external drive box.

I love mine....

Gary

July 29th, 2002, 08:23 PM

Hey, that's pretty nifty, Gary!

Gotta see if I can get one over here!

Cheers
Mick