Hard drive


  1. Bosslady
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    Hard drive


    i have probably put this query on the wrong board sorry if i have , i want to get data off a hard drive from my previous laptop computer, ive looked at the cable thingy what i need but im getting confused as there seems to be different types , on one it says 2;5 is a standard 44 pin, then one says if it is a sata drive, i want if possible to be able to put the data onto a desktop by using usb so how do i find out it is a 2;5 pin etc, i would be gratefull if someone is able to advise me
    thanks as always Pearl x
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  3. theog
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    Pearlypearl said:
    i have probably put this query on the wrong board sorry if i have , i want to get data off a hard drive from my previous laptop computer, ive looked at the cable thingy what i need but im getting confused as there seems to be different types , on one it says 2;5 is a standard 44 pin, then one says if it is a sata drive, i want if possible to be able to put the data onto a desktop by using usb so how do i find out it is a 2;5 pin etc, i would be gratefull if someone is able to advise me
    thanks as always Pearl x
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  4. Bosslady
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    Hi Theog, you could not have done any better than showing me the difference between the two, it is ide
    many thanks , your help is very much appreciated . Pearl x
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  6. theog
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    You are welcome.
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