1. If there is a free drive slot in your new computer (or in another computer), install that drive there and you will be able to access its files. (This drive would be in addition to the boot drive in that computer, so don't replace the boot drive with this drive.)
2. Install the drive in a USB enclosure or USB adapter, such as these on Amazon. Connect it to a working computer and you will be able to browse that drive's contents in Windows File Explorer and copy its files to wherever you like.
Whenever touching components or working inside a computer, wear a grounded wrist strap, also called anti-static wrist strap, ESD wrist strap, or ground bracelet. It's a cheap and sensible precaution. Rest the laptop on an anti-static mat or at least a reasonable alternative such as corrugated cardboard. (Repeatedly touching a metal case part is not sufficient mitigation with modern components.)
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You have two options:
1. If there is a free drive slot in your new computer (or in another computer), install that drive there and you will be able to access its files. (This drive would be in addition to the boot drive in that computer, so don't replace the boot drive with this drive.)
2. Install the drive in a USB enclosure or USB adapter, such as these on Amazon. Connect it to a working computer and you will be able to browse that drive's contents in Windows File Explorer and copy its files to wherever you like.
Whenever touching components or working inside a computer, wear a grounded wrist strap, also called anti-static wrist strap, ESD wrist strap, or ground bracelet. It's a cheap and sensible precaution. Rest the laptop on an anti-static mat or at least a reasonable alternative such as corrugated cardboard. (Repeatedly touching a metal case part is not sufficient mitigation with modern components.)