[SOLVED] Can you read hdd data via some external cable?

Vayne77

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My PC HDD slot is full...I have another HDD...I wonder if I can connect it to usb slot to read the data?
 
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My PC HDD slot is full...I have another HDD...I wonder if I can connect it to usb slot to read the data?
Yes it is absolutely possible to do that. You only need a converter, if it is a SATA you can use a SATA to PCI-express adapter or a SATA to USB converter.
Here are a few examples:
https://www.amazon.de/Sedna-Power-kreislaufs-Connector-Lieferumfang-enthalten/dp/B0147BU80O

xenthia

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My PC HDD slot is full...I have another HDD...I wonder if I can connect it to usb slot to read the data?
Yes it is absolutely possible to do that. You only need a converter, if it is a SATA you can use a SATA to PCI-express adapter or a SATA to USB converter.
Here are a few examples:
https://www.amazon.de/Sedna-Power-kreislaufs-Connector-Lieferumfang-enthalten/dp/B0147BU80O
 
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