transfer hard drive from laptop to desktop

kmoorecpa73 · 06-19-2008, 07:43 AM

My laptop is still under warranty and i want to send it to HP for repair, I can't power the laptop (which runs Windows XP Office) to get a back up, which is absolutely necessary before I send them the laptop for repair as there is sensitive client data stored on hard drive. I last backed up about 2 months ago and don't want to have to recreate 2 months of work. I was thinking maybe I could remove the hard drive and install on my desktop pc (which runs Windows XP Home Edition) then do a back up. Does anyone have any advice on this or help that might save my 2 months of work?
Please Help!

Laptop is HP Pavillion ZD8000
Home Desktop is EMachines T6528

**oldmn** · 06-19-2008, 07:49 AM

Remove the HDD and install it in an external inclosure.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817348021

kmoorecpa73 · 06-19-2008, 08:20 AM

Ok - Thank you so much for getting back so quickly - I have a Maxtor external drive. Can you tell me how to get this job done. I am no computer expert, but I have taken my laptop apart and reassembled successfully, so I think I could manage this. Any advice would be helpful. Please remember, I need fairly simple terms:)

Thanks,
Kelly

**oldmn** · 06-19-2008, 08:35 AM

You will need to have an enclosure that matches your drive size 2.5" and interface IDE or SATA.

**Terrister** · 06-20-2008, 11:38 AM

If the external encloser will not work, you can use something like this.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...952&CatId=3770

06-19-2008, 07:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
kmoorecpa73 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	transfer hard drive from laptop to desktop My laptop is still under warranty and i want to send it to HP for repair, I can't power the laptop (which runs Windows XP Office) to get a back up, which is absolutely necessary before I send them the laptop for repair as there is sensitive client data stored on hard drive. I last backed up about 2 months ago and don't want to have to recreate 2 months of work. I was thinking maybe I could remove the hard drive and install on my desktop pc (which runs Windows XP Home Edition) then do a back up. Does anyone have any advice on this or help that might save my 2 months of work? Please Help! Laptop is HP Pavillion ZD8000 Home Desktop is EMachines T6528 Last edited by kmoorecpa73; 06-19-2008 at 07:44 AM. Reason: give computer specs

06-19-2008, 07:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: transfer hard drive from laptop to desktop Remove the HDD and install it in an external inclosure.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817348021 __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

06-19-2008, 08:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
kmoorecpa73 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Home Edition	Re: transfer hard drive from laptop to desktop Ok - Thank you so much for getting back so quickly - I have a Maxtor external drive. Can you tell me how to get this job done. I am no computer expert, but I have taken my laptop apart and reassembled successfully, so I think I could manage this. Any advice would be helpful. Please remember, I need fairly simple terms:) Thanks, Kelly

06-19-2008, 08:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: transfer hard drive from laptop to desktop You will need to have an enclosure that matches your drive size 2.5" and interface IDE or SATA. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]

06-20-2008, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Re: transfer hard drive from laptop to desktop If the external encloser will not work, you can use something like this. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...952&CatId=3770 __________________