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Internal hdd to external

13 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/internal-hdd-to-external.209517/

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aby geek Original post #1
Apr 13, 2021 at 4:41 PM
Hi everyone,
What all will be required to convert my internal hdds to external?
Which casing is best right now and what all cables and adapters will I need?

TIA
aby
topgear
topgear #3
Apr 14, 2021 at 9:31 AM
aby geek said:
Hi everyone,
What all will be required to convert my internal hdds to external?
Which casing is best right now and what all cables and adapters will I need?

TIA
aby
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Your HDD type ? Sata or IDE ?
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #4
Apr 14, 2021 at 1:57 PM
get an USB TO IDE /SATA CABLE. i have used this one Tech-Com affordable, latest, , Mobile Phones, Computer Parts, DVD, LCD Monitor, Keyboard, Speakers. it can be used with IDE, SATA or Laptop HDDs.
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aby geek #5
Apr 14, 2021 at 5:12 PM
Sata only one is 250 gb seagate baracuda 7200.10 and other is wd blue 500 gb.
So this would need to be plugged into the wall? It will not be a portable solution. Right?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #6
Apr 14, 2021 at 5:40 PM
aby geek said:
Sata only one is 250 gb seagate baracuda 7200.10 and other is wd blue 500 gb.
So this would need to be plugged into the wall? It will not be a portable solution. Right?
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Caddy for 2.5" drives are easy to get, but caddy for 3.5" drives exist as well, like this:
*www.amazon.in/External-Drive-Laptop-Desktop-Included/dp/B08454QK3J/

Just check reviews before purchase. Apparently, caddy for 3.5" drives need an external power adapter. But most 2.5" caddy works via power fromUSB.
Nerevarine
Nerevarine #7
Apr 14, 2021 at 5:55 PM
Get the orico enclosures, its been my goto for hdd enclosures since several years.
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aby geek #8
Apr 14, 2021 at 6:13 PM
My wd is undetectable. Are the enclosures strong enough to protect drives from the mishandling by data extraction services?
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #9
Apr 14, 2021 at 7:49 PM
aby geek said:
My wd is undetectable. Are the enclosures strong enough to protect drives from the mishandling by data extraction services?
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No, normal ones wouldn't be. I've seen friends lose data. There might be stronger ones available but they tend to be more expensive. Nothing is 100% foolproof solution.
topgear
topgear #10
Apr 15, 2021 at 7:56 AM
aby geek said:
My wd is undetectable. Are the enclosures strong enough to protect drives from the mishandling by data extraction services?
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Is your WD HDD not getting detected by the motherboard ? If so there's very less chance it would be detected by any external enclosure.
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aby geek #11
Apr 15, 2021 at 2:34 PM
Yes I know but I want to keep it for the data. If keep it without casing anyway dust will destroy it so ill keep it in casing and then send it for data recovery whenever we are moving about normally.
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Would you suggest repairing it myself with diy videos? In that case I won't have guarantee for data recovery.
topgear
topgear #12
Apr 17, 2021 at 9:21 AM
aby geek said:
Yes I know but I want to keep it for the data. If keep it without casing anyway dust will destroy it so ill keep it in casing and then send it for data recovery whenever we are moving about normally.
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Would you suggest repairing it myself with diy videos? In that case I won't have guarantee for data recovery.
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Use a anti static bag and Put some silica gel packs inside. Seal it well with tape. Your HDD shall be fine.

*www.amazon.in/ESD-Shielding-Bag-Hard-Disk/dp/B07TMQDRSQ/r
*www.amazon.in/bvslf-Moisture-absorbents-Dehumidifier-Wardrobe/dp/B07GQY4P59/

HDD can go bad for multiple reasons. If the PCB is fried then a pcb from a compatible HDD is enough to bring it back but if there's some spindle, platter etc. issue inside then taking professional help is better.
desiibond
desiibond #13
Apr 17, 2021 at 12:23 PM
aby geek said:
Hi everyone,
What all will be required to convert my internal hdds to external?
Which casing is best right now and what all cables and adapters will I need?

TIA
aby
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First check in forum if anyone here has dead external HDD. Those cases can be re-used by you. These OEM cases are extremely well build and are much better than cheap cases that you can buy online or in stores.