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Dell Inspiron 7000 Data recovery
Is there a way for me to access the data and files in the hard drive for the computer that stopped working?
For example Is there a way to connect the hard drive from the lap top onto some other universal connection? And is this what this is? http://www.bixnet.com/delahadrcoad.html?
Does this let me connect my laptop hard drive to the connections inside a desktop?
This is for a Dell Inspiron 7000 Laptop Notebook that I purchased a few years ago. Currently It does not power up.
It has been serviced by Dell once; and I assume they just sent me a refurbished. The screen display was amazing I would like to be able to salvage it if there is a way to.
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I know it has win 98se
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My 2 other computers are a Dell Dimension 4550 & Sony laptop ( just in case there is a way to use these 2 computers to get this solution)
Agent_99
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December 5th, 2009 22:00
Hi sefnfot,
Your idea is a good way to retrieve data from a HDD. The problem I have is the adapter shown in your link to bixnet.com. The adapter does not seem to have a power connector, just the data connector. Also, personally I have never heard of bixnet before.
Here is a list of adapters from vendors I trust:
1) KINAMAX ADP-IDE23
2) Rosewill RCW-616
3) Startech.com IDE4044
4) Syba SY-CAB-25TO35
Peace.
TheRealFireblad
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December 6th, 2009 07:00
If you just need to get your data of the drive, you'd be better just getting yourself an 2.5" external USB enclosure to put the hard drive in :emotion-55:
I'm not suggesting there's anything wrong with BiX of course,and if you're in that neck of the woods yourself, then it makes sense to order goods from them.
But if that's the case... just by of a FYI... Newegg are probably the most popular website on your side of the water for components :emotion-55:
You'll see that I've specifically pointed to IDE enclosures with that link. That's because... although you only bought the laptop a couple of years ago... which would usually mean it would have a SATA hard drive in it, the (original) Inspiron 7000 was apparently released as long ago as 1998, which is well before SATA became available.
Alternatively however... to enable you to use it for newer (SATA) drives as well in the future, you could choose to buy a combo IDE/SATA enclosure - i.e. one which can accept either format :emotion-55:
They're often slightly more expensive than enclosures which support just one format or the other (that said, the first one there is only $14.49)... but for cases (excuse the pun!) like this, they're the better choice IMO?
If you buy an IDE specific enclosure, it'll probably just sit gathering dust once you've got the data of the old hard drive?
sefnfot
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December 6th, 2009 21:00
my laptop was purchased around 1998. The Original System Configuration shows that it has this:
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3352C
Hard Drive, 6.4GB, IDE (INTEGRATED DRIVE ELECTRONICS) ..., 2.5" FORM FACTOR..., 12, 5MMIBM ACDIA
Will I still need the adapter to connect the harddrive to this enclosure?
sefnfot
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December 7th, 2009 00:00
Thank you, The laptop was purchased around 1998. I have no idea what kind of hard drive it is and how to find out. I am not specific on bixnet ;
That is only the product I stumbled on while I was trying to find if it was the right item or if there was something else I could use to retrieve the data. Do I need a power source if I connect it to one of the ports in a desktop & can that connectors or adaptors connect to the desktop?
This is what I found in the Original System Configuration page for my computer:
Hard Drive, 6.4GB, IDE (INTEGRATED DRIVE ELECTRONICS) ..., 2.5" FORM FACTOR..., 12, 5MMIBM ACDIA
So Do I disconnect the HD and connect this http://www.bixnet.com/usb20toideco.html to the pins?
sefnfot
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December 7th, 2009 00:00
This is the full spec that I have access to:
Quantity / parts # / parts description
sefnfot
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December 7th, 2009 17:00
Thank you, I was able to figure it out with your suggestions, I was at a total loss as what to do as I started this thread, But I purchased an enclosure and understand what I need to do. Thanks again.
If you read this I have one more question: Is there a way to salvage the display as described in http://news.cnet.com/Specs-for-Dell-Inspiron-7000/2100-1001_3-215112.html I was always impressed by the amazing display, can I detatch it from the laptop and use it as an additional screen?
Agent_99
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December 8th, 2009 23:00
FYI: Laptop displays are directly wired into the mainboard and hence do not need to follow IEEE standards for desktop displays in regards to cable signaling, number of data lines, etc, etc. So there is not an easy way to get X laptop display to work with Y video card. You may wish to surf some of the DIY or Mod boards and ask around. Someone out there may have a solution for you.
Sorry.