Need USB adapter for 2.5" ATA not SATA

hondoman · Oct 14, 2014

I have an old laptop that has finally died. The MoBo died and is not worth repairing. The HDD was manufactured in Feb 2001 and is an ATA - not a Serial ATA (SATA). I'm looking for a USB adapter but all I can find is the 7+15 for SATA HDDs and nothing for a 43 PIN ATA.

Anyone got an idea or a recommended kit I could find online for purchase?

Thanks!

rgd1101 · Oct 14, 2014

like these?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=usb+ata&N=-1&isNodeId=1

Phillip Corcoran · Oct 14, 2014

Buy an external hard drive enclosure that supports 2.5-inch IDE-ATA hard drives.

(IDE is the term commonly used these days when referring to the now discontinued hard drive type, as opposed to SATA drives).

This is the kind of thing you need: http://www.amazon.co.uk/DIGIFLEX-HARD-DRIVE-CADDY-ENCLOSURE/dp/B002UZRRXG

Phillip Corcoran · Oct 14, 2014

An enclosure will be more reliable and look tidier than just an adapter cable contraption.

hondoman · Feb 4, 2015

Sorry it took so long to see your response. Tidy was not a factor as I only wished to pull off files and get rid of this ancient item. I found an adapter that is USB powered and marries to the pins on the ATA HDD. Cost 8€ on Ebay. Removed files, so all is well.

Thanks for the offer of advice. I have a new issue, so I might consider the enclosure idea.

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