Recover data using eSATA

[sahelzk]

Hi,
I have a dead hp pavilion dv5 1135ee with an eSATA connector, can I get a cable and transfer the data from the dead laptop to a new one using eSATA?

note: I read somewhere that I should use a hardware enclosure, I bought 2 of them from ebay (sata and IDE) and they both didn't fit.

thank you

[Mumbodog]

No, that won't work. Are you sure the hard drive is good?

I use one of these to connect the hard drive to another PC to copy data off to another storage device.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119152

[sahelzk]

Yes, I think my hard disk is ok... so what I have to do is use the enclosure I got with one of those adapters?

[Mumbodog · Accepted solution]

No, that adapter plugs directly to the hard drive, no enclosure needed, its a temporary way to get your data off of the drive, I don't recommend using it all the time.

I recommend it because it works with most all hard drives, enclosures have to be the correct one for your hard drive, its harder to find the correct enclosure.

[CherylG]

Your hdd probably has a plastic adapter across the pins which prevent it from plugging into the enclosure.At least most HP laptop hdd's that I have worked on do. Try to wiggle/slide the adapter off the pins. Don't toss it away because you will need it on a replacement hdd for your laptop if you are buying another.