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    How do I pull all the data off a T42 harddrive without turning it on...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by csj0952, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. csj0952

    csj0952 Notebook Consultant

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    My t42's screen is dead, the memory is hosed too. The harddrive still works and I'd like to get some data off of it. Do they make external USB enclosures for laptop harddrives? If so, can i get a recommendation?

    Thanks,
    Chris
     
    csj0952, Jan 22, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Oh yes, they make plenty of them. Go to NewEgg and search for 2.5" USB HDD Enclosures. Vantec is my personal favorite.
     
    Greg, Jan 22, 2008
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    thanks, purchased!
     
    csj0952, Jan 22, 2008
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    Did you get a sata or ide one? There IS a difference!
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 22, 2008
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    You could also get a USB to IDE cable and slave it to another machine to transfer the data
     
    diggy, Jan 22, 2008
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    I got an IDE interface enclosure to the harddrive. I was assuming the harddrive in my 3 yr old T42 IBM Thinkpad was IDE....am I correct?
     
    csj0952, Jan 22, 2008
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    Most likely it is IDE - the T42's we have here at work are all IDE
     
    diggy, Jan 22, 2008
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