Solved which usb adapter/connector will fit my Toshiba HDD2J95 hard drive

[hotpot]

I have removed the hard drive from my laptop because it won't load and the laptop cannot see the drive.
I bought a universal SATA/IDE usb connector cable but it didnt fit.

I want to see if the hard drive still works by plugging it into another laptop via usb,
pics attached

many thanks

 

[oscer1]

hi something like this should work for you. BYTECC BT-300 Adapter - Newegg.com

 

[hotpot]

I am so grateful to you, I had emailed a couple of ebay sellers to ask compatibility in the past few weeks but they dont reply.

hopefully I will order one of these tonight off ebay or a uk site

many thanks

 

[oscer1]

let us know how it turns out.

 

[hotpot]

I cannot find one with a seperate power supply as suggested, only ones with 2 usbs attached like this one
USB3.0 to SATA 22Pin Data Power Cable Adapter for 2.5" HDD Hard Disk Driver New | eBay

will have to look around more, will let you know of course

 

[hotpot]

I finally found one
Anker USB 3.0 to SATA 3ft Converter Adapter Cable for 2.5 inch/3.5 inch Hard Drive Disk HDD and SSD, Power Adapter included: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

I think this is very similar to what oscer1 suggested?

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
You might just consider a hdd enclosure so at the least the hdd is protected because they do put out some heat and the enclosure will make the hdd more secure from movement too.
The data and power connection do look standard except for the additional 4pin Molex power port on it :/
Could just a an alternative power connection ?

 

[hotpot]

Thanks for the enclosure suggestion but they dont seem to show the actual connection ie 22pins, and I have already bought one SATA adapter which doesnt fit by 22 pins which mine requires.

I found these which appear to have the connection I need

All In One Docking Station & DUAL 3.5" 2.5" IDE SATA HDD Hard Disk Drive 2.0USB | eBay

Im not sure which is best?

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Well at least that one will be some what secure and not just sitting on a desk.....
Like I said it's likely to get hot because there is no fan blowing on it like being installed in a machine.

 

[hotpot]

Thanks for your advice, I wont be running the set up for any length of time other than to see if I can access the drive and copy the files.

 

[hotpot]

update is that I bought a docking station but 2 pcs dont recognise it when attached, I am in talks with the seller on whether I received a faulty unit.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Yep ebay :/

 

[oscer1]

I have removed the hard drive from my laptop because it won't load and the laptop cannot see the drive.
I bought a universal SATA/IDE usb connector cable but it didnt fit.

I want to see if the hard drive still works by plugging it into another laptop via usb,
pics attached

many thanks

Thanks for the enclosure suggestion but they dont seem to show the actual connection ie 22pins, and I have already bought one SATA adapter which doesnt fit by 22 pins which mine requires.

I found these which appear to have the connection I need

All In One Docking Station & DUAL 3.5" 2.5" IDE SATA HDD Hard Disk Drive 2.0USB | eBay

Im not sure which is best?

it could be the drive is bad as it can't be seen in the laptop or the docking station you just got. try another drive in the docking station if you have one and see if that gets recognized.

 

[hotpot]

Thanks for that point Oscer1, Im half expecting the drive is bad, I dont have any other drives, will have to have a think where I can get one

 

[hotpot]

I have successfully used the hub to check another drive so oscer1 you were right, the first drive I wanted to see is dead.

thanks all for your input

 

[oscer1]

Your welcome