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Internal Hdd To Usb???how!

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Orionz
Orionz Original post #1
Oct 26, 2007 at 4:48 PM
Dear frnds,
How can i convert my old 80GB Internal HDD To USB HDD.
I have heard that this is possible,How can i do it.

Waitin.
azzu
azzu #2
Oct 26, 2007 at 4:53 PM
^^^ waitin for REPY :D
New
New #3
Oct 26, 2007 at 4:53 PM
I do don't know exact name of that.it's something called HDD to USB connector.
iMav
iMav #4
Oct 26, 2007 at 5:06 PM
u get a ide to usb converter ... but iv been searching for it for the past year but havnt found it yet
jatt
jatt #5
Oct 26, 2007 at 6:40 PM
you can go to this link about all that type products

link:www.entermultimedia.com
iMav you can also check that all products here a big list
please sorry if illgel to give direct link here
S
Oct 26, 2007 at 7:23 PM
Get a HDD Casing... Should cost about 500 to 700 bucks I think...

Arun
din
din #7
Oct 26, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Yes, the best way is to get an HDD case. It will have USB.
RCuber
RCuber #8
Oct 26, 2007 at 7:40 PM
jatt said:
you can go to this link about all that type products

link:www.entermultimedia.com
iMav you can also check that all products here a big list
please sorry if illgel to give direct link here

*www.entermultimedia.com/EnterProductdetail.asp?itemid=507 is this available in india?
Choto Cheeta
Oct 26, 2007 at 8:41 PM
@Orionz

May be this would help !!!

How to Convert a Internal PATA IDE (Desktop) 3.5″ Hard disk to an External USB Hard Disk ??
iMav
iMav #10
Oct 26, 2007 at 8:49 PM
^^ sirji wats the cost ?
Choto Cheeta
Oct 26, 2007 at 8:52 PM
iMav said:
^^ sirji wats the cost ?

Did you read the URL ?? as I have mentioned there

as the 3.5" HDD casing / enclosure will cost you between Rs. 400/- to 1200/- depending on the brand and place from where you are buying :)

local Intex or such in Kolkata i buy at around Rs. 500/- or 600/- they dont look pretty :p but does the job fine :)
iMav
iMav #12
Oct 26, 2007 at 8:58 PM
Choto Cheeta said:
Did you read the URL ??
no ...isiliye toh pucha :D
Choto Cheeta
Oct 26, 2007 at 9:00 PM
iMav said:
no ...isiliye toh pucha :D

Jah !!!

I mentioned the URL to read :mad: :mad: :mad:

Next time I wont reply ;) ;)


:D :D :D
The_Devil_Himself
Oct 26, 2007 at 11:50 PM
but don't we have any cheaper solution.I mean 400-1200 is too much.Don't we have any simple IDE\sata to USB connector within Rs.100-150?
Choto Cheeta
Oct 26, 2007 at 11:53 PM
The_Devil_Himself said:
but don't we have any cheaper solution.I mean 400-1200 is too much.Don't we have any simple IDE\sata to USB connector within Rs.100-150?

Let me know if u find any :lol: as the price goes high because of the external power adapter :lol:
The_Devil_Himself
Oct 27, 2007 at 12:04 AM
^^lol I was asking you.I have 4 sata ports but just one slot in my cabinet for hdd so I thought i will get a sata to usb connector(el cheapo one).

Anyways I think you're right I needs power supply too which makes the costs too high.
Choto Cheeta
Oct 27, 2007 at 12:08 AM
@Ravi :p

even the 2.5" Laptop HDD Casing are too Rs. 250/- or minimum of Rs. 200/- :lol: how did u expected a 3.5" to be Rs. 100/- :lol:


Edit: My misstake, :p Sorry :(
The_Devil_Himself
Oct 27, 2007 at 12:12 AM
I agree with you....a simple sata to usb connector wont do as it needs power supply too which makes the costs high but I think Rs400 is not that high if they are reliable.
Thanks for the tut anyway.
quantum
quantum #19
Oct 27, 2007 at 12:44 AM
i didnt know this was possible
Orionz
Orionz #21
Oct 27, 2007 at 8:43 AM
Thanks to all folks who replied here,
for me the query is solved now the hunt begins for
HDD Casing.

@Choto Cheeta
Thanks For Solving the query in true meanings.
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azzu
azzu #22
Oct 27, 2007 at 9:41 AM
NICE tut choto it Helped a lot ;)