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    hard drive enclosure

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Robin Procter, Jul 25, 2012.

  1. Robin Procter

    Robin Procter Newbie

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    I posted a thread a couple of weeks ago about my Inspiron 1545 that would not turn on. I have decided not to replace the motherboard, but I need to get my data off the harddrive (I know, shame on me for not having a backup). I have learned how to take the harddrive out of the laptop, but I'm thinking that I need an enclosure and/or a cable to connect it to another computer so I can transfer the data. Will this enclosure (shown on Dell site) do that for me?

    This external hard drive enclosure transforms a 2.5in SATA (SATA, SATA II, SATA III) hard drive or SSD into the perfect portable storage solution.Ideal for storing digital multimedia and other demanding applications, the enclosure lets you get the most out of your hard drive, connecting to a host computer using USB 2.0 (also backward compatible with USB 1.1), for maximum data transfer rates of 480Mbps. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 1TB) can be used to greatly enhance your computer's storage/backup capabilities.Plus, the external hard drive enclosure includes a USB Y-cable, that when both USB male connectors are connected to the host computer eliminates the need for an external power adapter.

    Manufacturer Part# : SAT2510U2
    Dell Part# : A1227776[/I][/I]
     
    Robin Procter, Jul 25, 2012
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Yes, that enclosure should work fine. I'm surprised to say it's not really that overpriced either.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jul 26, 2012
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