I found two hard drives from my old Acer PC from 2006 and I want to keep them. Can anyone tell me what I need to read the data on these drives? I'm hoping to find something on Temu since my local stores don't have much to offer.
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You’ll need external readers designed for either IDE or SATA drives. IDE drives have a long row of pins needing a connector, while SATA drives have an L-shaped connector. Just connect the reader to the hard drive, power it up, and then connect it to your computer via USB.
Look for a USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE adapter online, especially on Temu. If you know whether your drives are IDE or SATA, you can get a specific adapter for that type, which could save you some money. Just a heads up: IDE drives are thicker and have pins, while SATA drives connect with a plug and a red cable.
Thanks - it looks like they are two different types so a multi adapter will probably be the way to go. Did you see the pic on my link that shows their port ends?