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    Putting HDD in an enclosure

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Slaughterhouse, Feb 17, 2010.

  1. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    If I put my current laptop HDD into a SATA enclosure, can I plug it into my laptop and use it right away? Or would I have to format it first? My drive has 2 partitions right now if that matters - 1 for OS, 1 for my data/music/movie files. Thanks!
     
    Slaughterhouse, Feb 17, 2010
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    Stacky Notebook Consultant

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    It should work right away.
     
    Stacky, Feb 17, 2010
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    yes, you can plug it in and you will see both partitions in My computer
     
    flipfire, Feb 17, 2010
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    Awesome, thanks guys!
     
    Slaughterhouse, Feb 17, 2010
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