[SOLVED] Help with Gateway Desktop PC ?

Apr 10, 2021
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i have a gateway desktop model # gm5664 been sitting unused for a while and disconnected from power. I hook it up to power but there's no sound, no screen, nothing, not even the drives I don't think, but can retrive and open/close drive trays. Only thing it does sound or display wise is the fans kick in on high and stay that way.
Can some one help me? I'm trying to recover photos for a special family project for my grandma so any and all help is greatly appreciated.

[OS = Windows 10]
 
Solution
Buy a powered USB to sata adapter like this:
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Cable-Adapter-Converter-Support/dp/B00MYU0EAU
Remove the HDD and using the adapter plug it into a USB port on the laptop.
You need a powered adapter because a single usb port does not have the power to start a 3.5" HDD.

Be careful and put the hdd upside down on the table so the exposed parts have no chance of damage or a short.
If you want to use this on a long term basis, buy a USB to sata enclosure like this:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5-inches-SATA-Drive-Enclosure/dp/B01MZC303G
Apr 10, 2021
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my grandma has alzhiemers im here taking care of her n me n my mom thought it be cool to get the photos and make a presentation for her family reunions ect while she still remembers who we are even if it means pulling the hard drive and connecting it to my laptop please could u simplify it just a lil make it a bit easier to google atleast
 
Buy a powered USB to sata adapter like this:
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Cable-Adapter-Converter-Support/dp/B00MYU0EAU
Remove the HDD and using the adapter plug it into a USB port on the laptop.
You need a powered adapter because a single usb port does not have the power to start a 3.5" HDD.

Be careful and put the hdd upside down on the table so the exposed parts have no chance of damage or a short.
If you want to use this on a long term basis, buy a USB to sata enclosure like this:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5-inches-SATA-Drive-Enclosure/dp/B01MZC303G
 
Solution
Apr 10, 2021
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hell yea ty bro i apreciate it i apreciate all of u ty so much and the drives r safe i promise thier soaking in water as we speak to get the dust of lmfao jk jk seriously i have them in a container nd inside my gun safe the wont be droppedor dmged thank u guys again so much i really do thank u if ur all around after i get the presentation done ill post a link if yall are interested in seing what u help me put together for her my grandmother will def be very happy thank u