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    How to connect SATA drive to esata port

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by w2ang, Feb 20, 2008.

  1. w2ang

    w2ang Newbie

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    I just bought Gateway P6831 which has a ESATA port, how can i use my Seagate Barracute 7200.10 250G from my old desktop to the laptop? thanks
     
    w2ang, Feb 20, 2008
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  2. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    RogueMonk Notebook Deity

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    Exactly. You can get cables that have SATA on one end and eSATA on the other.

    Or you can get an enclosure. There are plenty out there, lots of variety.
     
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