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Old 09-03-08, 04:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Recover Files from dead computer
My laptop died and i did not back it up (go ahead rip on me). I believe the hard drive is still intact but there is no power in the laptop even while plugged in. I was told it would cost $300 to get my whole laptop working again but I might as well buy a new one, since it is old, if I could recover my files.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Old 09-03-08, 05:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
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goto your local big computer/electronics store and buy an external USB drive housing for laptop sized drives... about $20-$40.

pull the HD out of your laptop and put in the housing

connect it to another PC via the USB

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Old 09-03-08, 05:28 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks i was thinking that. Is there a free way to do it?
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sure... get mommy buy one for you.

Spend the 20 bucks and then you can use the old HD as a backup drive
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Sounds good. Thanks for the help and quick response.
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there are also REALLY inexpensive 2.5 to 3.5 adapter

Newegg.com - KINAMAX ADP-IDE23 Laptop 2.5" to Desktop 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Adapter Converter - Adapters & Gender Changers

from your description, it sounds like your drive should be ok, just the power supply/mother board is toast

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there are also REALLY inexpensive 2.5 to 3.5 adapter

Newegg.com - KINAMAX ADP-IDE23 Laptop 2.5" to Desktop 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Adapter Converter - Adapters & Gender Changers

from your description, it sounds like your drive should be ok, just the power supply/mother board is toast

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I use some of these at work:
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