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Computer Help and Support

csziggy

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2. Get the harddrive and buy a external case for it

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Tue Dec 3, 2019, 02:39 AM

Dec 2019

Something like this but get the repair shop to check that the connections are correct for your drive. You can transfer the data off the old drive, then use it as extra storage or to transfer stuff from one computer to another.

I have ones for various age hard drives so I can dreg data off old computers. In fact, I need to dig one out to take the last of the data off my Dad's computer. I'll give the computer away but not the drive until I am sure the data is off and the drive thoroughly wiped.

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I took 2 laptops to a repair shop today [View all] Marthe48 Dec 2019 OP

Time to get a new one mcknzAlex Dec 2019 #1

A new one for you? Marthe48 Dec 2019 #3

Get the harddrive and buy a external case for it csziggy Dec 2019 #2

Thanks for the idea Marthe48 Dec 2019 #4

I'm not up to date on computer stuff csziggy Dec 2019 #5

you and me :) Marthe48 Dec 2019 #6