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[Ank001]

Hello There,

I want to know if I can remove the SATA HDD from this laptop and use it as a external HDD. If Yes is there a proper steps to convert this to a External HDD so I can read whatever is there in HDD. I know I would need to get an external connector but any insight on the recommended ones would be great.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

That would depend on whether or not you want to just use the drive once to get the data off of it, or to use it as a portable hard drive.

You can buy a SATA to USB cable and leave the drive exposed...something like this:

Amazon.com: BENFEI SATA to USB Cable, USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Driver Adapter Compatible for 2.5 inc...

Or you can use an enclosure to protect the drive...something like this:

Amazon.com: iDsonix 2.5 inch Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 to SATA III Tool-Free External Hard Drive ...

[Ank001]

Thank you this helps I will be using this for more than once so a covered one was ideal. Also any doc/video on safely removing the SATA HDD.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

There is this service manual:

OMEN by HP Laptop PC Maintenance and Service GuideIMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP author...

And there is this assortment of videos:

HP Support - YouTube