I recently got a new laptop since my previous one struggled after a few falls. That old laptop, an HP HDX 18, has two hard drives, and I need to recover some important data from it. The issue is that the screen isn't working, and I'm unsure about finding the power supply. I heard there's a device that can connect directly to the hard drives without needing a hard drive enclosure, just a cable with a small board. Can anyone help me find out what I need to look for? Thanks!
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You might want to consider getting a USB to SATA cable. It usually costs less than an enclosure and should work for what you need. Just make sure to double-check the specifications of your drives first before buying anything.
There are indeed some adapters available. However, you'll need to know exactly what type of hard drives you have so you can get the right adapter. A little bit of research will help you find the best option. I would usually recommend grabbing a hard drive enclosure, though, as it can be useful later on.
Honestly, you can't just plug something into a non-working laptop to get data off the hard drive without removing it first. If you manage to find the power adapter, you could connect your laptop to an external monitor and access the data directly if the laptop is still functional aside from the screen.
Make sure your hard drives are intact! If you keep dropping things, they might be damaged. You're likely looking for a USB enclosure specifically for 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs if you're going that route.
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