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    Plug in the SATA from my laptop into desktop to get data back?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kidwithshirt, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. kidwithshirt

    kidwithshirt Notebook Geek

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    Hi I just received a replacement hdd for my m1530 since the old one mysteriously stopped working. It still works since I booted into ubuntu live cd and got some files (strangely files greater than 144mb wouldnt move) back.

    I want to plug the hdd into my desktop to get some files, I hope it's possible. The hdd i am trying to plug into my desktop is HD250JI by Samsung.

    My desktop is buried behind a load of wires, I want to make sure the ports work before I crack it open. It's a dimension 9100. I am pretty sure computers made in the last 5 years or so all use SATA right?
     
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    JellyGeo Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes - it will work just fine - as long as you have a spare SATA data cable. You may/probably have a spare SATA power lead in your desktop case. Even if your system doesn't use a SATA drive it may still have a SATA port on the motherboard. I used an H-P desktop at home to image my Eee PC laptop drive by just disconnecting the 3.5 inch boot drive and connecting the laptop drive - then booting from the Eee PC restore CD - it worked like a charm. Good luck...
     
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    thanks. turning off right now.

    hope i can get some files back
     
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    Any tips on getting rid of (factory supplied :( ) fingerprints on the lid of my 1530? The blue lid is very nice but the fingerprints detract from an otherwise great appearance. I tried rubbing alcohol and LCD cleaner - even alcohol based hand cleaner to no avail...
     
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