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    Transferring Data from Dead HP to New Notebook

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chicagotodd, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. chicagotodd

    chicagotodd Newbie

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    So my HP DV6200 laptop crashed and the motherboard is to blame...the quote was almost 500 dollars to fix which is why I think just getting a new toshiba would be better than getting the old HP fixed.

    Is it possible to get files from my hard drive in the dead HP to a new laptop? (Nothing was backed up)

    Obviously I know nothing about computers, so any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
     
    chicagotodd, Jan 8, 2009
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  2. PhoenixFx

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    Yes, all you need is a 2.5" USB enclosure for SATA hard disks. After connecting your HDD to the enclosure, you can access it as a portable external USB drive from any computer.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 8, 2009
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  6. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Something like that will work fine. I have one of these combo adapters and it's handy as hell. As an added bonus, you can usually run PATA notebook drives without AC too :)
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 8, 2009
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