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Can't get IDE interface to read hard drives
I have TWO laptop hard drives. Both are 250 gig and both are Western Digital. Both were working fine. All I need is to pull some files off each drive.
I have a Kingwin Ez-Connect USI 2535 USB to IDE adapter. At present, neither drive is able to be read by the computer. I'm hoping the problem is that the adapter isn't working properly, or something. Is there a better adapter I can purchase?
I have a Kingwin Ez-Connect USI 2535 USB to IDE adapter. At present, neither drive is able to be read by the computer. I'm hoping the problem is that the adapter isn't working properly, or something. Is there a better adapter I can purchase?
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Each drive has powered up, but it's been awhile. Presently, neither drive powers up.
Edbedb, I looked up that Rosewill adapter, and it is virtually IDENTICAL to the one I currently have. Even the power supply looks almost the same. I'm thinking that it's the same manufacture with different labels.
Do you think I should buy this anyway - that, somehow, my current one has just pooped out? Also, I can't see how a 2.5 IDE HD can be connected to the adapter such that you can harnass AC power. In other words., as far as I can see, all you can do is plug the adapter via USB into the computer. Am I missing something obvious??? :)
Thank you again for all your help
Edbedb, I looked up that Rosewill adapter, and it is virtually IDENTICAL to the one I currently have. Even the power supply looks almost the same. I'm thinking that it's the same manufacture with different labels.
Do you think I should buy this anyway - that, somehow, my current one has just pooped out? Also, I can't see how a 2.5 IDE HD can be connected to the adapter such that you can harnass AC power. In other words., as far as I can see, all you can do is plug the adapter via USB into the computer. Am I missing something obvious??? :)
Thank you again for all your help
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I just checked a 2.5" IDE drive to make sure.
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Thank you, Edbedb. So, like I said, neither HD is "reading". One of the drives powers up, but it makes a kind of "whirrr/clicking" sound, almost like a wrist watch (nothing loud, whiny).
If need be, I can actually record the sound and post it as a file! I'm 90% sure that all the pins are aligned.
Having said all of this, do you think the problem is with the adapter?
If need be, I can actually record the sound and post it as a file! I'm 90% sure that all the pins are aligned.
Having said all of this, do you think the problem is with the adapter?
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