Laptop to IDE

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  1. mcphail

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    Hi, I was wondering if there is a tutorial out there to create the adapter so i can plug my laptop hard drive into a pc, im too cheap to order it on the net :p

    thanx for response,

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    if talking about the actual laptop hd than get a 2.5" external usb case as i use 1 for my 40gig wd laptop hd on customers' computers. they are about $30 & can get them at computer stores.
     
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    thx, but i dont have $600 ($30 american :p) atm, lol i know there are adaptors avail. too, that convert laptop ide to desktop ide style, i was just just wondering if anyone knew how to make it, so i dont have to go buy it.
     
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    might cost you $5-10 to buy that adapter but might cost more for the parts as i have 1 of those adapters. the pins on the laptop hd is smaller in dimensions than a regular ide connector.
     
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  5. mcphail

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    oh ok.. ill see if i can scrounge around some money for it lol, thx for the quick replys
     
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    no problem, teach & learn
     
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    heh heh yup :D
     
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