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How to connect disk via USB?
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:09 pm
by ThinkPad
I have a PATA drive I would like to connect VIA usb so I can get some information off of it. How can I connect it to my tablet? I dont have the CD drive so I wont be able to use the cradle.
Re: How to connect disk via USB?
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:23 am
by RealBlackStuff
Best way is to get a 2.5" USB enclosure for IDE/ATA, around $7.- on Fleabay
Re: How to connect disk via USB?
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:32 am
by Harryc
Re: How to connect disk via USB?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:09 am
by GatorHawk
I've used these 'outside the enclosure' adapters with great success. They are very useful to have as a troubleshooting tool, to migrate data, etc.
Relatively cheap and they can save you hours and $ when you least expect it.
Re: How to connect disk via USB?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:16 am
by Harryc
True, as an example just the other day I attached a full sized 5.25" SATA CD/RW to an X61s and used it to boot installation media.
Re: How to connect disk via USB?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:15 am
by RealBlackStuff
What about the bad power connectors, as mentioned in customer reviews?
Wouldn't this Apricorn be better? (currently at the same price)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6812161002
Re: How to connect disk via USB?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:23 pm
by GatorHawk
I have the Roswell brand version of this adapter from NewEgg and it works well so far.