Internal hard drive to external
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- Combat
Has anyone taken an internal hard drive from a desktop computer and turned it into an external hard drive? What do I need to do it? I wanted to make it an external to use with my laptop but dont have any idea on how to do it.
- monospaced0
I think you have to buy a case that provides the proper power supply and the connections. Try a Fry's or something.
- chossy0
just buy a case very easy :)
- akrokdesign0
if you want your HD to live long, get a "enclosure" with a fan.
- Combat0
Thanks for the help. I've already got an enclosure picked out. Now I just need to wait until payday.
- heavyt0
easy stuff. newegg has some cases i have used that are bus powered for those 2.5" hard drives. I bought some automotive touch up paint, and painted the case before i installed the drive. Now i have a shiny arctic white firewire drive to match the macbook.