Using external hard drive reader

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Using external hard drive reader

I have the (working) hard drive from my old Mac (2007 13" black case) but the computer itself has no power. I'd like to use an external hard drive reader to recover the data to my new MacBook Pro (2011 15" aluminum case.) What type of reader should I get? Anything else I need?

Alternately, could I take the old hard drive out of the old machine and swap it into the new one, thereby allowing me to back up to an external hard drive (which I have on hand?) Or are these not compatible in this way?

I'm kind of a n00b, but I"m learning! Thanks in advance for any help 🙂

MacBook, 13" black case 2007

Posted on Jun 9, 2011 10:48 AM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Jun 9, 2011 12:30 PM in response to SheGoesTo11

If the old drive is still working you can remove it and install it in an external enclosure. Look for suitable enclosures at:

OWC

Cool Drives

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Answer 2

Aug 11, 2012 12:44 PM in response to SheGoesTo11

Hi, I have the same question. Wondering if you were able to read your old hard drive or not....

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Answer 3

Aug 11, 2012 3:35 PM in response to SheGoesTo11

Here's a cheap SATA external hard drive case on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-NexStar-2-5-Inch-External-Enclosure/dp/B002JQNXZC/r ef=pd_cp_pc_0

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Answer 4

Aug 11, 2012 3:45 PM in response to Kappy

Also, wondering if anyone could tell me exactly I need to purchase to read my old hard drive on my new computer.

I know i need two cords: one sata/usb cable and one power adapter (to power the hard drive). I'm just not sure what to be searching for....

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Answer 5

Kappy

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Aug 11, 2012 3:48 PM in response to barbarafrombarbara

There are several links in this topic where you can find what you need. Have you looked at any of them?

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Answer 6

Aug 11, 2012 3:53 PM in response to Kappy

Thanks. Yes, I've just read them now. I've not dome this before and want to be sure I buy the right enclosure for my 2007 MacBook pro.

The actual problem with my dead mbpro is the logic board. Genius thinks the hd is fine. In the event that it is indeed fried, than I'll just not be able to read anything when I hook it up to the new computer, yes?

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Answer 7

Kappy

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Aug 11, 2012 4:02 PM in response to barbarafrombarbara

Yes, that is correct. If the drive is damaged you will not be able to access it.

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