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Title: Hard Drive reader
Post by: Tony G on Jul 14, 2011, 23:03:15

Hi All,

Does anyone have an external IDE Hard Drive reader like a docking station, that I could borrow to retrieve some data off some old hard drives which I have discovered in the loft, and said all those years ago "Don't worry Love, I'll get those photos off there one day" :roll:
Well I have a reader for a SATA Hard Drive, but believe the age of these computers will definately be IDE.

So If anyone can help, it would be appreciated.

Tony G

Title: Re: Hard Drive reader
Post by: mickw on Jul 15, 2011, 00:54:30

I have an external USB hard drive enclosure that you're welcome to borrow.
You just connect your old hard drive into it, plug it in and away you go - also got an adapter so a laptop hard drive can fit in it.

Title: Re: Hard Drive reader
Post by: Tony G on Jul 15, 2011, 10:36:20

Sorry Mr Moderator,

I didn't see the section header 'PC HELPLINE' :oops:

Tony G

Title: Re: Hard Drive reader
Post by: Tony G on Jul 18, 2011, 16:58:00

Thanks for the offer Mick, but got it sorted (well at least a couple of them).

A friend had an IDE adapter and power supply, which worked on 2, but the 3rd I think, the hard drive was the initial reason for sending it to the up to the computer graveyard near the sky..................the loft. ;)

Tony G

Title: Re: Hard Drive reader
Post by: mickw on Jul 18, 2011, 18:33:58

No probs Tony, I'll always have the kit if Flis breaks anything else ;)

Title: Re: Hard Drive reader
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Jul 19, 2011, 02:47:25

Quote from: mickw on Jul 18, 2011, 18:33:58
No probs Tony, I'll always have the kit if Flis breaks anything else ;)

Errrrr......!!!!!

Orpington Astronomical Society

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