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I have a Dell 8400 with SATA HD. I have an old Dell 4100 I don't use with an EIDE HD. Is it possible to add this EIDE HD to my Dell 8400?? Or am I better off buying a box for the EIDE HD and using as an external USB drive?
Roscoe47
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May 8th, 2009 11:00
Thanks for the fast response! Are you sure this will work? The power cable to the HD in my 8400 is a 5 pin connector. This adapter does not appear to account for that---- or am I just not seeing the whole picture??
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May 8th, 2009 11:00
They do sell adapters that allow you to use your EIDE hard drive in a PC with SATA. http://www.satacables.com/html/sata-acessories.html
shesagordie
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May 8th, 2009 13:00
Roscoe47
You can use a SATA power connector to 4-pin molex adaptor shown HERE, but try to buy it locally, because the S&H, is ridiculous
Personally, I've found it easier to use a USB 2.0, powered IDE external enclosure, like THIS
Bev.
Roscoe47
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May 8th, 2009 15:00
Thanks Bev!
So I need the IDE/SATA adapter card mentioned above and the molex adapter for the power cable, right? Or an external box with a USB cable. It's funny how they make no mention of the need for a power cable adapter where they sell the IDE/SATA adapter card. They just let you think that's all you need.
Thanks for your help!
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May 8th, 2009 16:00
Roscoe47
You are welcome.
A hint: If you use the external enclosure for the IDE hard drive, remember to set the 'Jumpers' to the 'Master' setting.
Bev,
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May 8th, 2009 16:00
Thanks Bev.!!!