PATA hard disk

Muya
By Muya

Hi, I have an old hard disk (Parallel ATA) that I want to access by a laptop, can this be done? Is there a way to connect this hard disk to a laptop?

By Muya• 9 Oct 2008 06:17
Muya

Thank u all, u have been a great help :)

By mr_listener• 8 Oct 2008 12:09
Rating: 5/5
mr_listener

Hi..

As u mentioned that its an old HDD, so i believe it has IDE connector..

Try Jarir,, they have an adaptor that u can connect ur old drives through USB

Hope that will help..

Good Luck 2U..

By blackbeard• 8 Oct 2008 11:55
Rating: 4/5
blackbeard

yes, carrefour is selling external harddrive (2.5") but it is bundled with a harddrive inside. you only need an encasement to accommodate your harddisk, so you can find it in Sofitel. It is located near Mercure Hotel. I don't know the details on how to go there coz I'm not familiar with the place. my only landmark is the said hotel. hope this helps..

By Muya• 8 Oct 2008 11:35
Muya

OK great, thank you :)

But why sofitel? can't I find any of these casings in carrefour or imax?

(where is this sofitel anyway?)

By blackbeard• 8 Oct 2008 11:22
Rating: 5/5
blackbeard

yes there is.. by an external encasement.. you can connect it to your laptop through USB.. try sofitel if they have stock... be sure that the internal connection is Parallel ATA not SATA..

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