Smart PATA HDD Adapter

[ThunderLew]

Is there an adapter for a SMART PATA HDD that allows me to convert it into a USB drive.

I have a HP2510p notebook (small form factor) with a 60 GB 4200 rpm SMART PATA HDD and was wondering if there is an adapter available similar to the 2.5 or 3.5 SATA converters. That way, if anything happens to the drive or the OS, I can pull my files off.

I saw that there are a couple of converters like the one below on newegg but I didn't know if the SMART PATA was any different than the other PATA connections.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812161002

 

[NoelS]

ThunderLew,

Just buy a USB external enclosure (normally used to backup your files) then insert an 3.5" IDE HDD of any size (GB) into it, hook it into your laptop and you've got what you're looking for. You'll be able to transfer files between the external IDE HDD and the computer in both directions.

You can find plenty of these enclosures at Newegg at different price levels. Look here: http://www.newegg.com/ProductS...pk=external+enclosures and do some searching through the different makes. Make sure what you select is USB, you'd have a tough time with eSATA on a notebook.

Noel

 

[ThunderLew]

I have external hdds, but my main concern is pulling data of the specific SMART PATA drive. Is there anything that will allow me to connect the SMART PATA drive to a USB 2.0.

 

[tw1164]

What's a SMART drive? Do you mean a drive with smart? You should be able to get an external case for a 2.5" drive and be fine.

 

[NoelS]

ThunderLew,

Maybe this is what you're looking for: http://www.emtcompany.com/prod...-ide-adapter-cable.htm

Noel