Good Evening to anyone who maybe able to help.
I first of all would like to apologise if this has been placed in the wrong area of this forum. I was not sure where to post this request but chose Memory as i thought it would be the best place as i am trying to retrieve what is stored on an hold hard drive.
It saddens me that i must ask for help. 20 years ago, i knew everything about computers, cables and set ups but years working in the field have left me so out of date.
I recently found an old Toshiba laptop that died on me years ago. I am desperate to retrieve what was stored on it and hoped that using a Sata to USB cable would help.
When i connect everything up. My current laptop (Lenovo ideapad) does not recognise that anything is connected. The laptop is plugged in and being powered but i think the problem is with the hard drive from the Toshiba laptop as it just clicks over and over.
As far as i can see, the hard drive is fine but i have attached a short video with the cover off (have since put back on)
I have tried both USB slots, re-started the laptop and anything basic i could think off.
I was hoping some genius might be able to guide me on what i could do to get the connection up on my Lenovo laptop. Thank you in advance.
Edit: i am struggling to find a way to attach the video. I only get the option to insert links
Temple
I first of all would like to apologise if this has been placed in the wrong area of this forum. I was not sure where to post this request but chose Memory as i thought it would be the best place as i am trying to retrieve what is stored on an hold hard drive.
It saddens me that i must ask for help. 20 years ago, i knew everything about computers, cables and set ups but years working in the field have left me so out of date.
I recently found an old Toshiba laptop that died on me years ago. I am desperate to retrieve what was stored on it and hoped that using a Sata to USB cable would help.
When i connect everything up. My current laptop (Lenovo ideapad) does not recognise that anything is connected. The laptop is plugged in and being powered but i think the problem is with the hard drive from the Toshiba laptop as it just clicks over and over.
As far as i can see, the hard drive is fine but i have attached a short video with the cover off (have since put back on)
I have tried both USB slots, re-started the laptop and anything basic i could think off.
I was hoping some genius might be able to guide me on what i could do to get the connection up on my Lenovo laptop. Thank you in advance.
Edit: i am struggling to find a way to attach the video. I only get the option to insert links
Temple