M Mfranzblau Reputable Mar 2, 2014 1 0 4,510 Mar 2, 2014 #1 I have a desktop dell computer running WinXP. It is a dimension3000. Can I take the HD out of the computer and connect it to a laptop as an external drive?
I have a desktop dell computer running WinXP. It is a dimension3000. Can I take the HD out of the computer and connect it to a laptop as an external drive?
Solution USAFRet Mar 2, 2014 Will the XP install from the Dell work and boot connected via USB to the laptop? No. Can you use it as am external drive? Yes.
Will the XP install from the Dell work and boot connected via USB to the laptop? No. Can you use it as am external drive? Yes.
ThatVietGuy Titan Nov 6, 2007 11,718 314 70,240 Mar 2, 2014 #2 Yes, you just need an external enclosure or hard drive dock. Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 171,459 17,919 184,590 Mar 2, 2014 Solution #3 Will the XP install from the Dell work and boot connected via USB to the laptop? No. Can you use it as am external drive? Yes. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Will the XP install from the Dell work and boot connected via USB to the laptop? No. Can you use it as am external drive? Yes.