Re: Assistance setting up ext hd enclosure
Kadaitcha Man
> If all you want to do is access the drive, see what's on it, and copy
> off "interesting" files, the USB approach is easier. Rather than using
> an external SATA drive _enclosure_, an external SATA _docking station_
> is much easier.
>
> Google:
>
> USB to SATA hard drive docking station
>
> http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?
sku=8574164&oext=1038A&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8574164
>
> There are many brands and configurations. I like the ThermalTake BlacX
> ones simply because they use a single-voltage 12 VDC power supply with a
> single coaxial connector, rather than the mini-din PS2-like connector
> used for 12 & 5 volts. They all seem to work about the same.
>
> Simple to use. Drop the drive in the docking station. Plug in the
> power supply (both ends). Plug in the USB cable (both ends). It's
> working. High-end SATA external docking stations have multiple
> connection means: USB, Firewire (400 & 800), e-SATA in varying
> combinations. Some of these docking stations come with two drive slots
> (mount two drives on one USB connection). They will accomodate 2.5"
> drives as well as 3.5" drives. (Or whatever the notebook size is)
>
> Fred Holmes
"the drive is damaged", you less than fucking useless top-posting
foreskin burn.