Give me back my data

[inafix]

Hi,

I used to have a laptop with a removeable hard drive. My laptop died and now I need my data! The HD doesn't have IDE sized connectors but small pins that connect when the drive is pushed into the laptop. Does anyone know if I can get an adapter to connect my drive to a desktop PC?

Help! I hadn't backed up in three months!

Regards,

Michael.

 

[dakota81]

I know that converters do exist for the mini laptop harddrives so that they can hook up to a standard ide cable, they are out there I have seen some. However, I'm not the person to ask where to find them, I haven't a clue where to find them, but atleast there's hope...

 

[nelljack]

If it were me I'd get on the web and do a search for:
connectors +laptop/IDE

I bet it would give many results. Hope my little bit helps.

 

[nelljack]

Hello, it's me again. I did a search and found this:

http://lists.samba.org/pipermail/linux/2000-February/005088.html

as one of those (about the 7th one down on first page-yahoo search). check it out. At least it's a start. good luck and remember: backup often.

 

[edfair]

Try "disk drive adapter" search. Converter kits include rails to make the drive 3.5. Ed Fair
efair@atlnet.com

Any advice I give is my best judgement based on my interpretation of the facts you supply.

Help increase my knowledge by providing some feedback, good or bad, on any advice I have given.

 

[inafix]

Thanks for the link and all your help! At least I can make a start.

Regards,

Michael.