Yup I do it all the time, what kind of drive is on the laptop?
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Started 1 month ago by Mombo323
Is it possible to remove the drive from a Toshiba laptop and slave it to a desktop computer IDE drive to retrieve data from it? The Laptop will not boot into windows completely nor into safe mode. I need to get the data from the drive somehow. Repair option on XP cd wont work either. Lid was slammed shut when laptop was on.... damaged files I suspect. Wont boot but ...
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Mombo323 replied 1 month ago
Not sure yet. Dont have it apart. Never took one apart before to get to the drive. Does the whole back panel have to come off? Will the IDE Ribbon match the laptop drive? 40 pin or something like that... a standard ATA drive ribbon with master and slave connectors.? Thanks
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JLK03F150 replied 1 month ago
I have one of these IDE/SATA to USB adapters . It's great for slaving all types of drives. Once you slave the drive you will probably need to take owership of the My Document folder so you can recover the files. I managed to fumble my way through it a few times, but I'm sure someone else can guide you through if needed.
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glendalf81 replied 1 month ago
the IDE cables will not match you will need one of these IDE to 2.5 Laptop IDE Cable : Internal Case Cables : Maplin to connect to the pc assuming the laptop hard drive is IDE, if it is SATA then get the item JLK03F150 has linked to unless you have SATA on your MOBO, if so then you can just plug straight in SATA to SATA
EDIT:sorry just noticed you are in the US so heres...
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Nude_Lewd_Man replied 1 month ago
Just out of curiousity, but is this about the same machine as discussed in the following thread...? Windows XP incomplete boot
If so, has this been of any assistance..? Windows XP incomplete boot
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Mombo323 replied 1 month ago
Yes it is from the same thread. I did not realize I could remove the drive and slave it to my desktop to retrieve the data. I will have to find out if I can get one local (radio Shack, Walmart) Still have to get it apart yet. thank you all for your input, I have learned something new again on this site as usual. Will post a reply on the results.
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