Broken External HD

Sukh · 20 Sep 2009 at 13:20

I think the USB controller has gone kaput in a Lacie external drive, if I crack it open and put it in a PC would I still be able to get the data from it?

Sukh · 21 Sep 2009 at 09:51

Thanks guys, will give it a go

Sukh · 22 Sep 2009 at 13:00

Ok I have a serious issue, the mobo only had 2 SATA ports and with 1 HDD and 1 DVD drive already how do I connect the other SATA HDD?

Do SATA -> IDE converters exist? Don't want to get a PCI controller card due to cost and lack of slots. Didn't now it wasn't a full form factor mobo.

Help please

Sukh · 22 Sep 2009 at 22:26

Thought of a PCI SATA card, but the GFX card was blocking the port.
My friend whose PC it was is going to Uni soon so wanted it done. Went to a local store got a IDE DVD drive then used its power and SATA connection for the other drive.

Job done.