Connect Desktop HDD to laptop

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I am having Dell XPS 15 with eSATA connector in it. Now i wanted to connect my desktop HDD to my laptop so i was thinking of buying an eSATA to SATA cable. My question is but how can i give power to HDD when i want to use it( as it wont run without separate power supply)??

Any alternate method to connect is also most welcome!!!

Come On Guys ! Help Me Out!

You have with you a 3.5" drive right? You need to buy an enclosure, external power source is required to power up the drive.

There comes a casing for some 300 rs thorugh which you can then use your Desktop hdd as Ext HDD. Same applies for vice-versa, but casing costing some 500.

Thanx but what about the eSATA method its fast

Yup, eSata method will be obviously fast. But i haven't seen anybody using it.

Get an enclosure or a dock. In either case, you need external power source.

Buy an USB to SATA converter for ~300/- and it will do the job for you.