My 2.5" 1TB external drive's socket became detached from the bridge because of the pressure on the wire. Now before I'd make my attempt at soldering it back on the circuit board I'd like to make a backup of my data stored on the drive. The only 2.5" bridge I had (taken from a different brand external drive) didn't work - possibly because it's meant for 500gb drives, or there might be issues with encryption (but the drive would at least spin, but it didn't even do that).
I've read on other forums that connecting it directly to my pc through sata doesn't work, because the files are possibly encrypted or unaccessible.
So the question is, is it safe to try another 1TB bridge, but meant for 3.5" drives without frying the drive itself ? Because it requires an additional 12v connection in order to power a 3.5" drive.
Otherwise i'll just do my best at holding the drive still while it's connected with the loose port to make a backup, before I'd start soldering it back together.
I've read on other forums that connecting it directly to my pc through sata doesn't work, because the files are possibly encrypted or unaccessible.
So the question is, is it safe to try another 1TB bridge, but meant for 3.5" drives without frying the drive itself ? Because it requires an additional 12v connection in order to power a 3.5" drive.
Otherwise i'll just do my best at holding the drive still while it's connected with the loose port to make a backup, before I'd start soldering it back together.