Reddit reviews Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 2.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK25)

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You can take out the laptop hard drive, and mount it in an external hard drive enclosure like this: https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-External-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1469826884&sr=8-5&keywords=hard+drive+enclosure+2.5

You can also get usb 3.0 for faster transfer rates, but it might be more expensive.

The value of the doge is much less than the enclosure, but if you have any other data on your drive you want, this is probably the easiest way to get it.

It's a 2.5" drive in this enclosure plugged into the usb ports on this router

I recommend the drive with a y-cable. That way the hard drive powers up and down with the console. With an externally powered drive, you have to either leave it on all the time (will lead to early hard drive failure) or you have to plug it in every time you use your Wii U (which is a major pain).

Just get a cheap usb hub to plug into one of the front USB ports so you can still plug in all your accessories. Here's an Amazon Basics one for $7 that turns one port into 4 so you have 5 in the front:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-4-Port-USB-2-0-Ultra-Mini/dp/B003M0NURK/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536252759&sr=1-7&keywords=usb+hub

Also, if you happen to have an old laptop that is dead or not used anymore, you can remove the hard drive from it and put it in a <$10 external enclosure and use it like a portable hard drive. I did this and it's been going strong for almost 4 years. Here's the external enclosure I used (includes a y cable):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E362W9O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

> I/O is still a big limiting factor

USB to SATA adapters are under $5 on eBay, and garbage 16GB SSDs are about $15.

USB 2.0 SATA enclosure ($8): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E362W9O/

8GB SATA SSD ($10): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WU4OX84/

Put your Minecraft files on the SSD and add it to /etc/fstab so it mounts automatically on boot. Use gparted on your Linux desktop (or Pi) to format it as ext4.

If you have an old laptop hard drive laying around, you can use that instead. Chromebook MSATA SSDs are also available for dirt cheap on eBay and are usually higher quality than $10 Chinese garbage, but you'll need a MSATA to SATA or USB adapter.

put it in a external hard drive case.

http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-External-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1393715640&sr=8-5&keywords=external+hard+drive+case

You asked for tech items under $10. Here's a few I can think of.

• Ext HDD Casing. - Will help you convert your laptop HDD to an ext drive and check it for errors whenever you run into some HDD issues.
  
  
• Multimeter - really helpful when testing power issues - be it a computer or any other electrical/electronic device.
  
  
• Screwdriver Set You can open almost any screw with this small kit.
  
  
• Soldering Gun/Iron - Very handy when you want to fix broken cables/components on your own.
  
  

Hi. I work for a computer repair shop and specialize in hardware repair.

HP has quite the reputation of making terrible computers now, hence the nickname "half-plastic". Every HP that has come into my shop typically has some sort of chronic issue associate with it. Either a power port or a broken hinge or broken fan or something else.

Anyway, let me address the issues as you presented:

1) Laptop won't charge

So this is a fairly common problem. Typically either the power adapter is broken or the port port inside the laptop is broken. Fortunately this is a relatively cheap fix (less then $20) if you are handy with a screwdriver. Assuming the power adapter is fine, the replacement of the power port is probably required. They are made cheap, especially by HP.

For your model of laptop, this appears to be the required replacement part:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-DC-power-jack-cable-for-HP-Pavilion-M7-1015DX-M7-1078CA-P-N-678222-SD1-/261493503079

And here is a manual describing the disassembly of your laptop:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03221579

2) Transferring Files

Yes, absolutely. You can remove the hard drive from your laptop and plug it up to another computer to recover the files. The manual I linked will show you how to remove it. Additionally, here are some links for external enclosures. These will allow you to use that hard drive as an external hard drive. Not only will you have the files you need, but you can also use it for future backups. They are pretty cheap as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-External-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426036960&sr=1-1&keywords=hard+drive+enclosure

http://www.amazon.com/HDE-External-Drive-Metallic-Enclosure/dp/B008X8RV7Q/ref=sr_1_18?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426036960&sr=1-18&keywords=hard+drive+enclosure


What would I do?

Personally, I would fix the computer. I have an HP myself that I bought several years ago and few of the parts are original anymore despite treating it well. Never again will I buy HP. I learned that lesson. Worse case scenario, it doesn't work. But if you try to fix it yourself, you may learn something about computers/computer repair which may save you money in the future. I actually had the same two issues with my HP, but instead of paying $400 + $150 to have the power port and the fan fixed, I replaced them myself by following the manual. I got a replacement power port for around $20 and a fan for $10. As long as you can follow the directions and are careful, you should be fine. You can PM me with questions if you have any.

Editing due to formatting, I can never get a hang of it here... and spelling

If the hard drive is intact, all you need to do is remove it and connect it to a new PC.

Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 2.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E362W9O/

Depending on the age of the laptop, you might need the IDE version. I'm assuming Windows-based PC. Mac hard drives can be a little trickier. If the HDD truly failed, it's about to get a lot more expensive.

500GB SSD

8GB RAM

HD Enclosure

HD Replacement Tutorial

RAM Replacement Tutorial

It took me about an hour to complete which involved me forgetting to reconnect the battery cable so I had to reopen it for that.

edit: forgot to link tutorials

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E362W9O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1394175454&sr=8-1

For $7 you could hook your hard drive up to any computer with a USB port. This enclosure is good for transferring files/recovering stuff but not good for long term use. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E362W9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Only $7 more!

you can get an external enclosure to turn it into a USB device. Then once you are done, you can put the hard drive in the external enclosure and use it as a portable hard drive.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dell+Studio+15+Hard+Drive+Replacement/5722

That's how to get the drive out

Any USB 2.5" SATA enclosure will work fine, amazon has one from sbarent for like $7 here

Open up your laptop's bottom and remove the hard drive. You can get an external 2.5" hard drive enclosure for cheap (like this one ). Put your hard drive inside and use it like you would any external drive. I did the same for my busted desktop's hard drive.

Then there's either something wrong with the drive, or the enclosure the drive is in.

Next would be to try and open the enclosure and test the drive in a different enclosure, like this.

But, of course, being in Africa limits your options.

if you think the enclosure is bad, and the hard drive is good, say goodbye to the warranty and pull the drive out. replacement enclosures are inexpensive, moreso if you settle for a usb 2.0 one.

i.e. usb 2.0 2.5 inch

http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-External-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411010740&sr=8-1&keywords=2.5+enclosure


usb 3.0 3.5 inch

http://www.amazon.com/Mediasonic-ProBox-K32-SU3-Drive-Enclosure/dp/B0065DUJ0C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-1&keywords=3.5+enclosure

Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 2.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-QZFAbEHJ8ZS2

You may need larger depending on what you are using

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Need to know how to use my xbox 360 hard drive as an external hard drive. Would this work?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E362W9O/ref=s9_simh_hm_bAqpP1_d0_g147_i1

So I could just get something like this and be good to go?

i would recommend the smallest, cheapest ssd you can find. install that, and then save your old hdd. I use this product from amazon to access my old HDD via USB.

Then I would recommend doing this. Follow the directions on the page. it helped me before I got my new laptop which doesn't need it.

Indeed you can. I got one of these recently for 7 dollars. It works great:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E362W9O/

There's 2 ways. Your laptop and desktop HDD's have different connections. You can buy a HDD adapter for internal or a simple USB case for $10. Easy cheap and can connect to any Windows computer for portable storage. Something like http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E362W9O/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687762&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001AAVA08&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1QW846DWMJHFKBH8ZJVH

I have an enclosure on the way actually. It was originally so I could connect to the computer and see if there was a way to read it, but then I realized I could simply connect it directly to my PC through SATA. I'll use if for the 80 gig drive that originally came with the system. It is a great solution for anyone who upgrades their system, especially at this price.

I keep active projects on 2.5" laptop solid state drives I put in cheap SSD enclosures (like these ). I work off these and keep them around as 'warm' storage.

For cold storage I have large (4TB) spinning hard drive externals, which works but isn't so safe. I should really move to some Raid system.

In general this works for me and is pretty cost conscious :)

It should work.

For a little bit less, you can grab http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-External-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E362W9O/ (USB 2.0 though) which will also do the same (plus provide an enclosure for your old hard drive if you'd like to keep using it after transferring the data). USB 3.0 enclosures can be had for ~$12

Why external over SATA if I may ask? You could just buy a USB 2.0/3.0 External Enclosure and stick the SSD inside.

Something like these:

USB 2.0:

Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 2.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_PB-LwbEFZY8ZR

USB 3.0:

[Upgraded Version Support UASP] Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 3.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK30) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LS31KQG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5D-LwbKCHR4NZ

I'll work on getting one. Would this work?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_aeLLwbNN3RTQK

Any SATA to USB will work. You can get a dock if you plan on swapping drives frequently or an enclosure if you want it for just this MacBook Pro.

I don't have personal experience with either of those specific products, just did a quick search for your reference.

Yes, but I have two questions for you

1. Does the adapter have two USB plugs on the end that plugs into the wii? If there is only one, it likely won't get enough power.
   
   
2. When using the adapter, is the drive enclosed in anything or exposed? I wouldn't recommend leaving it exposed with no protection. Hard drive enclosures are cheap these days. I bought this one a week ago for my brother's Wii and had no issues with it.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E362W9O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Eh, $7 isn't anything to cry over. Already have prime.

Didn't realize they were this cheap.

Honestly, for the cost of the replacement parts and labour I imagine it would cost around $1000. Possibly more if some of the internal components are damaged. I doubt you are being ripped off.

There is no easy way for you to buy and replace the parts yourself. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it would be an ordeal, especially for someone with limited technical knowledge.

What you're probably better of doing is just buying a new laptop and swapping the old hard drive with the new. Or you could buy an external hard drive case (like this) and keep the old drive in there copying whatever data you need accross.

Shit you need:

One of these, $7:

http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-External-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1458633307&sr=1-2&keywords=2.5%22+enclosure

This:

https://bombich.com/

Or this (both free for your purpose):

http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html

Here's a video showing you how. There are 9 million of them if you don't like this one:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3iitv0

Let me know how you go.

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No. There's nothing on the SSD. You should buy an external hard drive cable or enclosure, put the SSD inside, download a program called Carbon Copy Cloner and duplicate your current drive to the new SSD. Then, swap the two drives.

For a clean install (I just re-read your question)

don't download carbon copy Cloner and just install OS X onto the SSD and swap them. Then you can re install software you want and pull old files.


Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 2.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_Ci72wbSHQV8QA

Something like that will work but if you expect to use your old hard drive for storage or are transferring a lot of files and have a USB 3 port on your Mac, get the USB 3 enclosure for a few bucks more. It's MUCH faster, probably at least three times faster so you cut your transfer times significantly.

An enclosure like this one is a much better option because it offers a more permanent external storage solution rather than some one-time pieced-together fragile little hookup.

It's cheaper, too.

Looks like a SATA hard drive so just get a 2.5" SATA enclosure like this one to install the hard drive into. Then you can plug it into any computer to retrieve the data.

You could also connect it internally with a SATA cable to most desktops.

BTW are you looking for a way to plug the drive in or a way to recover the files once it's connected?

remove the hard drive and buy a hard drive case (only $6) so that you have easy portable storage accessable via usb.
http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-External-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=lp_160354011_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1410841738&sr=1-1

you could replace the hard drive if thats whats dead!

if the hdd is good you could put it in something like this http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-External-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408249117&sr=8-1&keywords=2.5+hdd+enclosure and get all your files and use it for storage on your new laptop.

not sure if you want to, makes sense if its too intimidating, but I always feel its worth saving your pictures! I love my pictures

edit: sorry for the advice, lost pictures just make me so sad.

Disclaimer is that I've never done this for EU4, but can't imagine it would be any different for this game than any other game.

Basically what you want to do is take the old hard drive out of the now broken laptop, connect it to a working computer using an an external sata connector or hard drive enclosure (something like This or That)

Once the drive is connected you should be able to navigate through it the same way you would on the machine it came from, except the drive will have a different letter assigned to it (D: or F: probably, it would have been C: on the original laptop, lets assume it gets D:)

Find where your EU4 saves are: Paradox's website says they are stored at C:\Users\<USER>\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV\ by default, so you'd be looking for D:\Users\USER\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV.

Copy the save games from the old disk (D:\Users\USER\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV) To the working computer (C:\Users\USER\Documents\Paradox Interactive\Europa Universalis IV)

Load up EU4 and it will look for your saves in that directory, and hopefully find the ones that you just copied over.

P.S. If this comes across as condescending in any way, I don't mean it to. I just don't want to assume any experience on your part. On the other hand if you need more guidance feel free to PM me questions. Good Luck!

Thanks!

will it then be similar to an external hd when plugged in or will i need to take steps similar to start up of this video?

edit: and will this one get the job done? (sorry never had to do anything like this)

the HD i have is a model # MHY2120BH

Buy this:

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-External-Aluminum-Enclosure/dp/B00E362W9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484077336&sr=8-1&keywords=laptop+hard+drive+enclosure

and

https://www.amazon.com/Jakemy-Precision-Screwdriver-Electronics-Appliances/dp/B019ZSK57K/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1484077395&sr=8-9&keywords=screwdriver+set+small

Here is an altnerative to the case:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-SATA-Drive-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00HJZJI84/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484077470&sr=1-7&keywords=laptop+hard+drive

In all likleyhood the hard drive has gone bad.

They do that you know.

You want a laptop 2.5 inch hard drive. SATA is really the only choice for interface these days.

Now would be a great time to move up to an SSD. I have a laptop at home that is a bunch of years old. I put an SSD in it last year and it really added a lot of zip to it.

When you put the OS on it you can go ahead and put W8.1 on it, but the Free W10 upgrade is still running if you know where to get it from:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade

What you would do is install 8.1 from the disks you have. Get the internet up, go to the desktop, don't bother with any updates (huge waste of time if you are just gonna follow through with W10) and go to that site I posted and follow there instructions.

Bonus points! Once you successfully do a W10 upgrade from W8 there is no more Windows key to worry about! Any future OS reinstall on this laptop Microsoft uses a unique identifier in the BIOS to do the validation.

an enclosure might help out more, I have little experience but covering the entire drive will always be more beneficial. This might help you with what you are looking for, for cheap.

edit: This is a usb 3.0 enclosure

Yes, buy a hard drive shell. Take your hard drive out, stick it in the shell, and transfer all of your pics to another computer. You just access the drive like an external hard drive, it doesn't need to boot in the shell.

Here's one for a laptop hard drive: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E362W9O/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468725456&sr=1-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=hard+drive+enclosure&dpPl=1&dpID=41N736MjjRL&ref=plSrch

If you are talking desktop, just buy a desktop HDD enclosure. Hope this helps. If you need any more explanation on how this works feel free to ask.