Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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I have a 3.5" SATA drive here in a computer I'm fixing, need to get the data off so I'm guessing a USB caddy type device will do the job.
Already have a 2.5" IDE one which obviously doesn't suit. If I buy one is there a device which has all the standards - I'm thinking
2.5 IDE
3.5 IDE
2.5 SATA
3.5 SATA
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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There are adapters that fit sata and ide but only 3.5", not sure about 2.5, i'll have a look.
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John
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You defo get them with both 2.5 and 3.5 ide.
They only have your usual sata though not sure about difference laptop sata standards.
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Ian
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Wikipedia entry says 2.5 and 3.5 SATA are the same but I'm sure this desktop drive has different connectors on to my mates laptop. Need the two next to each other really.
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Steve
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you can get mini sata
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John
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All dell laptops use sata now but some don't use standard ports, not sure about other manufacturers.
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Ian
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Seems a lot of messing about with the power as well - they either have a separate power supply which terminates in the 15 pin plug or you need to use the case power.
My IDE caddy takes power from USB.
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Richie
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Only laptop hard drives can be powered off USB... all the others require a molex from an internal PSU or an adapter.
We have a shit load of these at work
http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-2-0-SATA-Drive-Adapter/dp/B000KG8EGQ
You can get them much cheaper off ebay.
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Richie
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£7
http://www.amazon.co.uk/EW-Link-SATA-Cable-Adaptor-Electronics/dp/B000LU2B38/ref=pd_sim_ce_img_1
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Richie
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Registered: 3rd Dec 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
you can get mini sata
Mini SATA is a term for external boxes that connect via an E-sata port....
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Richie
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Registered: 3rd Dec 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Wikipedia entry says 2.5 and 3.5 SATA are the same but I'm sure this desktop drive has different connectors on to my mates laptop. Need the two next to each other really.
Alot of manufacturers dont use standard ports...... it may have a small convertor clipped to the back of it in some cases.
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M2RTY
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Registered: 25th May 01
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i got one on ebay that does all 4
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