I have this old hard drive from a computer I used about 12 years ago and I'm wondering what my options are for accessing it. Is there a specific tool I need? Or am I better off just giving up and smashing it with a hammer?
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It's really a mixed bag! I've seen videos where people manage to power up old computers from the '70s and '80s, and sometimes the hard drives still work. It might be worth trying to access it if you have the right setup.
First, you should check what kind of connectors your hard drive has. If you can share a picture, it would help. There's a good chance you could find a USB enclosure for it on eBay, which is a pretty common solution for situations like this. I've done this a few times and it works well!
Here's a pic of what I have: https://postimg.cc/4nHDQDGv. Any ideas?
Definitely look into that! I just used one for an old drive and it was super easy.