[SOLVED] What type of adapter do I need to retrieve data from an old Dell laptop HDD?

relztrah · Nov 18, 2022

I pulled the HDD out of an old Dell Latitude laptop but it doesn't have the normal HDD pins. Apparently there was a different pin configuration when this laptop was manufactured. Is there an adapter that I can use to get data off this HDD?

Corday · Nov 18, 2022

Since it appears you're in the U.S., just bring the HD to a good computer store and that way you'll be sure it matches up. I wouldn't go to Best Buy, but if that's all that's in your area go there.

Digerati · Nov 18, 2022

There already is an adaptor on the back of that thing. Remove that first. Hopefully there's a standard IDE (PATA) connector. Then look for an IDE to SATA adaptor similar to this.

The problem is, while it appears to be a standard Hitachi drive, Dell was notorious for using proprietary parts.

So yeah, a shop may be able to help.

relztrah · Nov 19, 2022

Digerati said:
There already is an adaptor on the back of that thing. Remove that first. Hopefully there's a standard IDE (PATA) connector. Then look for an IDE to SATA adaptor similar to this.

The problem is, while it appears to be a standard Hitachi drive, Dell was notorious for using proprietary parts.

So yeah, a shop may be able to help.

Ah, yes. So it is. Thanks again Digerati. I pulled the adapter off and indeed there is a standard connector there for which I have a USB adapter.

Digerati · Nov 19, 2022

Great! I am glad you got it sorted and thanks for coming back with your update!

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