USB Hard Drive Adapter | IDE or SATA

[zslove4ever]

cool thing

[gandalfwiz20007]

i have a question, can you format a hdd using usb on windows and then plug it in a sata connector on a laptop as a internal hdd? pls answer

[PCAddictsLive]

@gandalfwiz20007 I have heard some people tell me you can, but I have never tried. That would be a good test though. maybe sometime in the near future I can test that out and do a video on it.

[hogan126]

bought a adapter, but hd not popping up or i cant access it, any advice?

[XMasterDragon]

I use this info to trim down and customize a PC and format it for gaming.

[martijoha]

forgot to say i have a similar one, Hiyatek HDD adapter sata / IDE hdd with usb.

[martijoha]

nice.. i dont have sound.. but i bought a new comp for a couple of days ago and my hardrive doesnt fit with the cd room, becasue the cd room is a bit old. can i use this to install windows 7 by connecting it to the cdroom and then into the usb? i have already tried it, but it doestn work out for me.

[lhoraa1]

Thanks! :D



[PCAddictsLive]

@lhoraa1 :) No problem yo!

[sirwankify]

thanks



[PCAddictsLive]

@sirwankify You are welcome!

[Waleedmilek]

nice vedio and thanx alot was very usefull man

[PCAddictsLive]

@Waleedmilek Thanks and thanks :)

[BuRgLaR187]

Where can I get this adapter you are using? I didnt hear you say the name or model number

[PCAddictsLive]

@BuRgLaR187 This exact model is no longer available but I purchased it at tigerdirect. Newegg has a lot of similar ones as well. Search for USB IDE Adapter - you will see a lot that would work just as good if not better.

[0161363039]

can u setup an operating system on it ? plz reply :)

[PCAddictsLive]

@0161363039 I don't see why you can't. I never tried it, but I'm sure someone else here might have.

[0161363039]

@PCAddictsLive thnq already tried and worked :)

[PCAddictsLive]

@0161363039 Sweet, thanks for the update!

[UnableToGiveADam]

i so need one of these

my ps3 went bust and i want my save files but if you swap hard drives on a ps3 it'll just want to format it so im hoping if it reads the old ps3 hard drive through its usb ill be able to copy my save files.

could you buy something like this from a typical pc equipment store?

[PCAddictsLive]

@UnableToGiveADam Typical PC store, most likely - Walmart, probably not.

[DAYSINTHEBIGAPPLE]

That's mount look cooler than the one I have. I used it to fix a broken HD... check out my video

[PCAddictsLive]

@DAYSINTHEBIGAPPLE Nice video you had - those devices are a life saver!

[stealingdistances]

so do you need linux to get the data? or can you recover it by going into my computer and clicking on the usb port?

[PCAddictsLive]

@stealingdistances No, you do not need Linux - I was just showing that it can be accessed from Linux as well. Windows would work just fine as well.

[IAmSamThatIAM]

Can I get that from Radio Shack, or do I have to order online?

[PCAddictsLive]

@IAmSamThatIAM Not sure if Radio Shack actually carries them. I would highly recommend purchasing online (like newegg, or tigerdirect).

[PCAddictsLive]

True that!!! Thanks for letting people know!

[MilkMenDreaming]

Cool, I just got bought one and im about to try it out. One thing you forgot to mention though, make sure the harddrive is not in use when its unplugged, data can still be corrupted!

[cibernautica1000]

uno de esos quiero cuanto cuestan

[VerbalDyslexic]

is there a link somewhere where i can get this thing, i have the blacX Sata docking station, but am looking for something for IDE. let me know please :)

[senadobrasil]

Hi, can I use it with a IDE Hard Drive?

[PCAddictsLive]

@senadobrasil Hello, and yes you can.

[akscldn]

@PCAddictsLive Would it work with the hard drive for an ACER ASPIRE 5542 LAPTOP.???

[PCAddictsLive]

@akscldn Yes, it works for 2.5" drives as well.

[kieracker]

if i plugged it ionto my sky+box's hard drive would i be able to take stuff off and onto tho hard drive?

[PCAddictsLive]

@vangxaooo Could be you don't have power going to the drive. The way you connect a drive up to these adapters are sometimes tricky, depending on the type of drive. Make sure to read the instructions for the adapter depending on the type of drive you are plugging in.

[kieracker]

i know u can use hard drive on xbox 360 but can i play da dvd drive on it?

[kieracker]

can it be used on win 7?

[PCAddictsLive]

@kieracker yes, all versions

[kieracker]

plz can u just give me a ebay link

[kieracker]

if i take the hard drive from a sky+box with recordings on it and plug it into my pc, would i get all of the recorded on my pc?

[kieracker]

what other cool adapters do u have?

[PCAddictsLive]

@kieracker Ummm... A lot of older junk laying around LOL.

[kieracker]

do you how to replace hard drive on a sky+box? or add 1

[kieracker]

can u plz send me the cheapest ebay link plz

[kieracker]

and can i plug a dvd drive into it?

[PCAddictsLive]

@kieracker Yes you can.

[kieracker]

can u plug more than 1 drive in at once? and can u plz send me the cheapest ebay link for that as i dont wanna get da wrong 1 thx

[dablanco69]

i just placed an order to the same devise through newegg.

com I cant wait to give it at try!

[PCAddictsLive]

@dablanco69 Sweet! It should come in handy for ya!

[susfup]

1st THANK U for your quick replies & all your help! 2nd Can I bug you a bit more? I tried putting Ubuntu on CD but can't get the ISO recorder to work. Can I run it next to my current OS? Or should I try another OS? My next question is...in order to use the USB/Sata adapter, I have to break open the case to the external drive, right?? Because the case has no screws...And I have to open the case to make sure it's not a problem with the case, right?

[PCAddictsLive]

@susfup No problem. As for running it "next to" your current OS, it's probably not going to work. You could maybe try something like VirtualBox and try it in a VM, but USB attached devices in VirtualBox has always caused me headaches. Best bet is to burn it to a disc. There is always the "live USB flash drive" method, there are a ton of tutorials out there on how to create it this way. Yes, you will need to open your case, but try it first while it is still plugged into the mobo, you never know.

[mcitpstudent]

Gud video. But it seems the HDD s recognized/detected by the PC...wat about when the HDD is not detected by the PC, how can one recover the data? What are some of the tool/techniques/methods can one use to retrieve the data?

[PCAddictsLive]

@mcitpstudent Thanks for the comment. That is a much tougher job if the HDD is not recognized / detected. I would try a Linux box (or a Linux LiveCD) and see if you can see the drive. If not, I have a buddy at work swear by this: Put the drive in your freezer for 5/10 minutes, then pull it out and right away plug it in to the computer.

[susfup]

@PCAddictsLive What is a Linux box? I am trying to do the same thing as mcitpstudent. My Seagate GoFlex Desk isn't recognized and it doesn't even have power (I know it's not the ac adapter...I got the new drive from Seagate and tried the new adapter on the fried drive). The drive clicked for awhile, then stopped all together....My question is: is there ANY way I can get my data back? I have permission to open the case so it won't void my warranty. Help! Please!

[PCAddictsLive]

@susfup Linux box = a computer (can be a really old one) that is running the one of the Linux operating system distributions (google ubuntu for one of the most popular beginning versions). Since the drive is clicking, it might be dead... in this case, if it were me, I would try the freezer trick: place the drive in your freezer for 5-10 min, take it out and try it again right away... you might have enough time to grab some files. Please let me know if this worked or not.

[susfup]

@PCAddictsLive -Thanks for the quick response! Yeah, the drive quit clicking and no longer has the power lights either. So, if the drive is dead....I wont be able to get data from it? Seagate told me there was a way to do it (they can't tell me, of course) and to look it up on youtube. Anyway, since I have no access to a Linux I will definitely try the freezer trick and I'll let ya know. Thanks again!

[PCAddictsLive]

@susfup Interesting they suggested to look it up on YouTube. Maybe they are also talking about the freezer trick hehe... I bet they are. Try it out, and ya please let me know... I wanted to try this out for myself, but don't have any dead/clicking drives!

[susfup]

@PCAddictsLive Now wait a second......can I download a Linux OS and try that first? I was thinking you meant that a Linux box was a kind of computer, lol! But I'm seeing that I can download it....so what do I do once I download the OS? Were you saying that I may be able to see my drive then, even if the drive isn't working, right?

[PCAddictsLive]

@susfup Yes, you download the free Linux Distrobution (like Ubuntu). You can burn that to a disc, then have the USB / Sata adapter and drive plugged in, then boot off of the CD. This will boot you into operating system running only off of the CD and RAM (your local hard drive is not affected).

[ilovemultipacks]

Where can i buy this too :)?

[PCAddictsLive]

@ilovemultipacks Used to be able to buy this one at TigerDirect, but I don't think they have this exact one. Any of the ones similar do the same thing though.

[6foot7in]

Trying to transfer files in a administrators, It keeps telling me I need administrative permission to do so. I have Windows Vista. What can I do, thanks.

Thanks.

[PCAddictsLive]

@6foot7in That is strange... you might have to take ownership then add your account to have full control of the files you are trying to transfer.

[6foot7in]

@PCAddictsLive If I take owner ship of the files then the owner will not be able to access them unless the take back ownership I guess, plus its like 50 documents! I don't really want to take ownership of each one. If I use Ubuntu, I don't Windows will recognize it, do you think that will work?

[PCAddictsLive]

@6foot7in When you take ownership of the root directory(s), there is an option (checkbox) you need to check that says: Replace owner on subcontainers and objects. That will recurse through any directories and set the ownership for all files in the current and subdirectories. Also don't worry about the end user not having rights. You can just do the same thing when the files are transferred back.

[6foot7in]

Great video: Any tips on how to transfer files from a administrator account? Every time I try, it tells me I need to be the administrator to transfer the files. I am the Administrator on my computer, but I think it referring to the administrator on the other computer that the hard drive came from. It does not allow me to type in a password. What can I do? Oh and I have Windows Vista, and XP in on the hard drive I am transferring from.

[6foot7in]

Great video: Any tips on how to transfer files from a administrator account? Every time I try, it tells me I need to be the administrator to transfer the files. I am the Administrator on my computer, but I think it referring to the administrator on the other computer that the hard drive came from. It does not allow me to type in a password. What can I do?

[HelmetVanga]

if the HDD is fine and is recognized by the PC using this adapter, the rest is easy just like an external HDD. Here is the real question. If the adapter sees and recognized the HDD with a slew of data, how to recover files or folders.. My HDD run out of space, but it is good, the adapter recognizes it as a device but I cannt see the data, files or folder to recover off of the HDD...that is where I am stuck.

[razscott]

Hey man, i have this device and it works great,

im wanting to get data from my old sata from a broken laptop, the old sata is fine and my new laptop recognises it fine when its connected using this adapter but i cant seem to get any of the old data off the sata, theres just a list of files i dont recognise, any idea's?

Both laptops are vaio's.

[PCAddictsLive]

@razscott Ooh, thats weird man, you only see a list of weird files? Any chance you can take a screenshot of what you are seeing?

[KingManga358]

and how much is it?

[PCAddictsLive]

@KingManga358 I don't remember how much I paid for mine (not available anymore it looks like), but they range from $15.00 and up.

[KingManga358]

Where can i buy one?

[PCAddictsLive]

@KingManga358 you can find these pretty much anywhere computer hardware is sold. This particular one you can get from Tiger Direct. There are a ton of others makes/models.

[alienhddna]

cool that work with ata hard drive to i got a stack ata hard drive

[jianrico]

i have this extra internal dvdromdrive, is it possible to make it as an external using thru that cable/adapter? i mean instead of a harddrive i wanna use it to my dvddrive. is it compatible?

[PCAddictsLive]

@jianrico Yupp! I have done it before!

[90krater]

can I connect it to a media player deck ?

[dhakagod]

Is it really that simple ? Just connect my old laptop's hdd to my new laptop with this adapter and i can browse it like a usb stick !! Thanks for the help :)

[PCAddictsLive]

@dhakagod Yupp, for the most part, it's as simple as that bro.. no problem.

[merrywebdesigns]

I have an esata port on my desktop. If I got an esata to usb cable, would that hook the hard drive from my desktop to the laptop so I could do the same thing (without having to remove the hard drive from the PC), or do you recommend that I get the full adapter instead, and remove the hard drive, yada yada? Thanks for your help. Love your videos! HUGE help!

M

[PCAddictsLive]

@merrywebdesigns Thanks for the comment! I haven't tried an esata to usb adapter with it yet, but I honestly don't see why it wouldn't work. Not sure if you will have to remove the HDD from the pc or not, since I don't know how much space you have inside the case. They make different type adapters so it doesn't take up much room in the case that would work nice too.

[merrywebdesigns]

@PCAddictsLive Forgot to mention in my original post that the desktop doesn't work. Turns on but doesn't boot up. Just trying to figure out what was best to buy--have decided to go with the whole adapter thing like you have on the video. I'm guessing maybe the esata port on the back of the PC is more likely for input rather than output? Tried hooking up both computers using a USB to USB cable but that didn't work. Get the feeling it would have if the PC were working. Thanks for your reply! M

[MrCohibaboy]

do you think the cable that needs no external power supply will work as good as this or just the same

[PCAddictsLive]

@MrCohibaboy Probably the same

[leafygreentree]

Is it that easy to transfer? Also, is that just surface files or can I attempt sub-files like left over files from other recoveries?

[Dmon1Unl]

I can't access my external drive normally. If you use this adapter, is it the same as simply connecting the enclosure to the pc (when it's not broken)? I really want to back up my files on my drive but I wouldn't want to do it if it changes and moves all my files around with changed file names and changed folder names (I'm using windows if it matters). Please answer, I'm desperate :(

[PCAddictsLive]

@Dmon1Unl Yes, it's basically the same thing as plugging in an external hdd in an enclosure, just there is no fancy enclosure.

[coolrunescape1231]

Can you please pm me the link of the product Thanks! :)

[PCAddictsLive]

@coolrunescape1231 Sent, check your PM bro.

[SupermanSmallville1]

@PCAddictsLive Can you send me it too. I have one question first, does this work on the PS3 hard drive so I can add games digitally.

[Surfurplex]

PM the link to the product, please :D thanks for a helpful vid btw

[simmomike]

Great video... Really helpful, but when did u turn the power on??

I bought an adapter that didn't have an on/off switch. I plugged the power in and heard the hard drive kicking in but when u plugged the USB in, there was a popping noise and I think the adapter broke!

Would it better to have it all plugged in first and then put the power on??

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks

[PCAddictsLive]

@simmomike Thats a very good question... luckily mine has a power switch like you mentioned. I think I had it plugged into power before plugging anything else in. In your case, I would probably plug the drive in, plug the AC power in, then plug the usb, or... plug the hdd and usb in, then power. Thanks for the comments.

[fordf350able]

can you please send me the link to buy this product?

[PCAddictsLive]

@fordf350able Sure, please check your PM. Sent the link there.

[angelrocha916]

Can you give me the link to this product please

[PCAddictsLive]

@angelrocha916 I will pm you the link

[PsychoRocker69]

i have a 2TB external hard drive and i got an I/O error, would i be able to use a SATA to USB connector to read my hard drive or am i pretty much just screwed? the hard drive spins fine when i put my ear to it and has no clicking if that helps

[PCAddictsLive]

@PsychoRocker69 Oh wow, thats a good question. Have you tried putting it in a different computer to see if you can access it there? Let us know if you try a USB/Satat adapter, and if it worked or not please.

[Rsstaylor]

Where can I buy this And how much does it cost?

[zionmagnum]

#LOL

[lexsouth]

oh by the way it is a sata hard drive



[lexsouth]

thanks for the info... i tried this but my computer only recognize that the hard drive is there. i even tried going to my computer but it only shows the actual hard drive for the computer and not the newly connected one

[AlfredoBallester]

oh yeah it goes tudu

[junioitribilin]

very well my friend

[PCAddictsLive]

@junioitribilin Thank you Sir

[yhynerson1]

THE ADAPTER IS 2 IN ONE?

[PCAddictsLive]

@yhynerson1 sorta, ya

[yhynerson1]

HOW ABOUT 'MAXTOR' HDD?????

[PCAddictsLive]

@yhynerson1 Shoudn't matter the manufacture.

[persone107]

what if the hard drive is password protected will it still be accessible?

[PCAddictsLive]

@persone107 You will probably need the password, but I haven't tried. There might be ways around this.

[LordZozzy]

Can you connect 3 drives at once?

[PCAddictsLive]

@LordZozzy I highly doubt it, but then again, who knows... I never tried it #LOL

[Daywalker9955]

Thanks for the inform!

[PCAddictsLive]

@Daywalker9955 No problem :)

[metaljedik1]

wear do i buy one?

[PCAddictsLive]

@metaljedik1 I think I bought this one from tiger direct... or could have been new egg... you can get them at either place I'm sure.

[xHaydeennn]

Hey i was just wondering does this device alow you to put stuff onto the Hard drive?

[PCAddictsLive]

@xHaydeennn Ya, thats it's main function.

[MusicanoftheFuture]

HAHA!!! I like that Operatic bit just imagine what the gocompair advert would be like like this. By the way gocompair is a UK comercial so anyone who's American can check it out here on youtube. Anyway thanks 4 telling us about the Adaptor!

[UbuntuHelpGuy]

Thats really sweet. I actually need one of those xD

[PCAddictsLive]

@UbuntuHelpGuy Cool man, go for it... pick one up!

[THEMIZKID]

Thats Bull crap! I have an adapter just like that and when I use an IDE drive i have to pull out a pc power supply to power up the drive

[PCAddictsLive]

@THEMIZKID Ummm, with IDE, have you tried taking the power plug going into the adapter, and plugging that directly into the drive's power connector? With IDE, I have to do that.

[control725]

cool

[PCAddictsLive]

@control725 Thanks :) You ever use one?

[control725]

@PCAddictsLive yes it was a cheep one from eBay now don't work no more

[TimeSuppression]

Than you very much @PCAddictsLive :)

[PCAddictsLive]

@TimeSuppression Anytime yo :)

[xander900]

nice tool to have if you cant access the drive with a boot cd

[PCAddictsLive]

@xander900 Exactly :) Comes in super handy :)

[PCAddictsLive]

@Adamman715 I purchased mine through TigerDirect - but you can get them virtually anywhere. Mine is made by CoolMax

[webdevmstr]

Good Video and thanks for the shout out.

[PCAddictsLive]

@webdevmstr Thanks webdev :) And yw :)

[TkMToM1993]

you need to send me your wallpaper!! lol

[PCAddictsLive]

@TkMToM1993 HAHAHAHA

[bmw2go11]

The red usb cable is if you don't have a power outlet available and need to get to the files, the hdd will spin significantly slower (7500rpm might throttle down to about 5500) But, transfer speed will remain identical because of the usb interface.

[The3DComputerMan]

Will it work with windows 7?

[PCAddictsLive]

@The3DComputerMan heck ya. should work with any os

[The3DComputerMan]

@PCAddictsLive do you got a link to it?

[PCAddictsLive]

@The3DComputerMan Ah hah... that sounds good! Thanks for the info!

[rat14841]

FIRST VIEWER!

[PCAddictsLive]

@rat14841 woooohoooo hehe right on