[SOLVED] How do I transfer data from this old hard drive?

[RegularGuy24]

I have a very old laptop hard drive (from a laptop that bsod) and I wanted to transfer the data to my working computer. Is there some kind of adapter I can use? I tries using cables from my current computer but none fit with that old hd. Thanks. Picture is here:

https://imgur.com/cbnYpkx

View: https://imgur.com/cbnYpkx

 

[DSzymborski]

I have a very old laptop hard drive (from a laptop that bsod) and I wanted to transfer the data to my working computer. Is there some kind of adapter I can use? I tries using cables from my current computer but none fit with that old hd. Thanks. Picture is here:

https://imgur.com/cbnYpkx

View: https://imgur.com/cbnYpkx

That's a really old IDE drive, so you'll need to find an IDE enclosure (there are some on Amazon). The four pins on the left are master/slave jumpers.

I would definitely take this opportunity to have a better backup solution in the future. Data should never need to be recovered from a 15-year-old hard drive. All important data should have at least one backup at a minimum (more is preferable).

 

[lvt]

This 2.5in IDE to SATA adapter will help you to use your old HDD on any computer with an SATA cables.

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Convert-Laptop-Drive-Serial/dp/B07S9RCYHX

 

[RegularGuy24]

That's a really old IDE drive, so you'll need to find an IDE enclosure (there are some on Amazon). The four pins on the left are master/slave jumpers.

I would definitely take this opportunity to have a better backup solution in the future. Data should never need to be recovered from a 15-year-old hard drive. All important data should have at least one backup at a minimum (more is preferable).

Thank you! I will definitely backup more often now to my external

 

[RegularGuy24]

This 2.5in IDE to SATA adapter will help you to use your old HDD on any computer with an SATA cables.

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Convert-Laptop-Drive-Serial/dp/B07S9RCYHX

Thank you! This is exactly what I need

 

[RegularGuy24]

Guys one more question: there is no space for a power connector to go? Does it not need one?

 

[DSzymborski]

Guys one more question: there is no space for a power connector to go? Does it not need one?

Shouldn't. It's been a long time since I've seen one of these, but there are a couple pins in there that are for the +5V.

 

[fzabkar]

Guys one more question: there is no space for a power connector to go? Does it not need one?

See this pinout:

https://old.pinouts.ru/HD/Ata44Internal_pinout.shtml

Make absolutely certain that you don't reverse the cable, otherwise +5V will end up on the wrong pins.

 

[RegularGuy24]

See this pinout:

https://old.pinouts.ru/HD/Ata44Internal_pinout.shtml

Make absolutely certain that you don't reverse the cable, otherwise +5V will end up on the wrong pins.

I was going to buy this because of the usb convenience : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E7EPKUO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[fzabkar]

I was going to buy this because of the usb convenience : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E7EPKUO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It should work, provided that the USB port can provide enough current. If not, then you will need an alternative solution with its own power adapter.

 

[RegularGuy24]

It should work, provided that the USB port can provide enough current. If not, then you will need an alternative solution with its own power adapter.

Thanks! when plugging in the pins do you have to really push hard to get it into the adapter?

 

[Bob.B]

I was going to buy this because of the usb convenience : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E7EPKUO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Should work.
Looks like it comes with a power adapter for 3.5 drives.

 

[RegularGuy24]

Should work.
Looks like it comes with a power adapter for 3.5 drives.

Ok got it so I probably wont need it because mine is the 2.5 drive.

 

[lvt]

I was going to buy this because of the usb convenience : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E7EPKUO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's good if you use your HDD occasionally as external drive.

 

[fzabkar]

Thanks! when plugging in the pins do you have to really push hard to get it into the adapter?

If you're pushing too hard, make sure that you haven't misaligned the key (pin #20).

 

[RegularGuy24]

I have put my old hd into the converter and connected it to my computer. After the computer boots up and I sign in to my account , the screen is black and only control alt delete works. I can move the cursor but the screen is black

Edit: now my computer does not boot up at all it just says analog out of range