Retrieving data from old PC

Question

Hi,

I have just purchased a XPS8300 i7 core. My old PC is dead but I would like to get the data of my old IDE drives. If I remove the 2 hard drives is there an easy way to externally connect them to my new pc to get this information?

Robert Goodwin

osprey4 · Answer

Hi Robert, Yes, just go out and pick up a USB external drive enclosure for an IDE drive. If your old PC is a desktop, you'll need one for a 3.5' drive.

mydearcosmo · Answer

As long as you have the right tools and connection wires, it is always possible. Just like having your HDD or DVD ROM connected externally.

bob0706g · Answer

Thanks I will try Maplin today

speedstep · Answer

If you don't need a permanent solution then a universal Drive wire is the way to go.

Compatible with almost any 2.5" or 3.5" IDE/PATA or SATA Hard Drive

Offers Plug-n-Play connectivity

Bundled with USB 2.0 Cable, AC Adapter and Apricorn's Upgrade Suite CD

Manufacturer Part# : ADW-USB-KIT

Dell Part# : A1164717

Apricorn Drivewire Universal HDD Adapter USB To 2.5IN & 3.5IN Sata & Pata

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Apricorn SATA Wire Notebook Hard Drive Upgrade Kit ASW-USB-25 (White)

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Apricorn EZ-UP-UNIVERSAL EZ Upgrade Universal Notebook Hard Drive Upgrade Kit

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Connects to Any Notebook or Desktop Hard Drive or SSD

The DriveWire Universal Hard Drive Adapter allows you to connect a hard drive to any desktop or notebook computer with a USB 2.0 port. This is the perfect solution for anyone needing immediate or temporary access to a hard drive.

This unique adapter provides a USB connection to:

SATA connector for SATA hard drives and SSDs
44 pin connector for a 2.5" Notebook IDE/PATA hard drives
40 pin connector for a standard 3.5" Desktop IDE/PATA hard drives

No Enclosure - Fits All Hard Drives, Desktop Drives Too!

You won't need to buy a different enclosure for every Hard Drive or worry about whether or not you have enough power through your USB ports run the device. Because DriveWire is guaranteed to safely provide all the power you need and it is compatible with all of today's 2.5, 3.5 IDE/PATA or SATA Hard Drives. When you combine DriveWire with Apricorn's Upgrade Suite you will have the perfect solution to upgrade the hard drive on all of today's most popular desktop and notebook computers.

What's in the Box

DriveWire
Apricorn Upgrade Suite CD:
- Apricorn EZ Gig Cloning Software for Windows
- ShirtPocket SuperDuper! for Mac
AC Adapter
Power cord
Mini USB to USB 2.0 cable

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