[rogueblade]

Hello my fellow overclockers.

I stupidly dropped my External Harddrive onto hardwood floor.

Upon turning it on it made a repeating clicking sound as if it were trying to read the harddrive but could not.

I opened it up and took out the harddrive knowing I could somehow plug it into my rig and hopefully it would work and I could save 4+ years worth of data.

Here's the harddrive out of the shell:

Here's the plugs on the back:

I recognize the power port. My PSU has plenty extra power cables hanging out of it right now. What I don't have or know is the widest port on there. What cable do I need to attach that to my mobo? Any product links would be awesome. I'd also need to know where on the mobo it goes...

My current HD has completely ports in the back, they're they thin little strips and are tiny compared to the massive pin style plug on this external HD.

 

[aksthem1]

That's an IDE port. So you need an IDE cable.

Also the power is a Molex connector just as an FYI.

 

[GlockZoR IV]

wow you got an IDE drive.

 

[prjindigo]

If it made constant clicking noises and you couldn't get to the data...
"oops" is about all I can say.

IDE (most other types too) do a pre-connect post and won't talk if they're pooched.

 

[AblueXKRS]

If you've dropped your hard drive, it's toast. You're not getting anything off it by trying to use it.

 

[rogueblade]

Thanks guys. I have to at least try.
Will this cable do it?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/dynamode-ide-cable-60cm-07843278-pdt.html

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Have you tried reseating the IDE and power connectors? It is possible that they may have come loose when you dropped it.

 

[amantonas]

Yeah. I can't believe there are some people who don't deal with this cable at least once a week

.

 

[IEATFISH]

First off, I'd like to say that I now feel old when it comes to computer parts. Someone asking what a standard HDD cable is just does not compute.

That said, I will confirm that it is an IDE cable with a Molex power. Should plug right into your computer assuming you have that port on your MB (some don't even include it anymore).

 

[Churminess]

You mean you don't have an IDE cable lying around somewhere?

That cable will do it, damn overpriced though, check ebay. I'd say it's always worth a go when you've got that much stuff on it, might get it to work for a little, I've done that before with a dying hard drive. Good luck and all.

 

[rogueblade]

Quote:

Originally Posted by IEATFISH;13027099
First off, I'd like to say that I now feel old when it comes to computer parts. Someone asking what a standard HDD cable is just does not compute.

That said, I will confirm that it is an IDE cable with a Molex power. Should plug right into your computer assuming you have that port on your MB (some don't even include it anymore).

Can you help me out with whether:

My Corsair TX850W PSU uses 'Molex' power?
My Asus P6T Mobo would have the port(s) on it for this http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/dynamode-ide-cable-60cm-07843278-pdt.html (assuming that is the cord I need)

 

[Greensystemsgo]

kids gotta be like 12 and spoiled not to know what an IDE is.

 

[koven]

lol yeah i cant believe someone on OCN does not know what an IDE cable is

 

[Moltar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by IEATFISH;13027099
First off, I'd like to say that I now feel old when it comes to computer parts. Someone asking what a standard HDD cable is just does not compute.

That said, I will confirm that it is an IDE cable with a Molex power. Should plug right into your computer assuming you have that port on your MB (some don't even include it anymore).

I know how you feel. There are several things on this site that make me feel that way.

Again for confirmation, that is an IDE cable. If you have the port on the motherboard, and it is a non-manufactured PC, than you should have a cable that came as an accessory.

 

[ghettogeddy]

your mobo should have come with a ide cable in the box

edit:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131346

if its that board its in the lower left corner and there should be a cable in the mobo box or w/e you put the extra goodies your mobo came with

 

[Moltar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogueblade;13027128
Can you help me out with whether:

My Corsair TX850W PSU uses 'Molex' power?
My Asus P6T Mobo would have the port(s) on it for this http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/dynamode-ide-cable-60cm-07843278-pdt.html (assuming that is the cord I need)

Yes, your motherboard does have one. It should be red and located at the bottom right corner next to your SATA ports. Your PSU will also, for sure, have molex connections.

 

[ZHoob2004]

This thread made me laugh. I can't believe that with me being 18, there are people who don't know what an IDE connector is or looks like. I would understand if it was scsi or something, but I'm surprised.

 

[Moltar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZHoob2004;13027212
This thread made me laugh. I can't believe that with me being 18, there are people who don't know what an IDE connector is or looks like. I would understand if it was scsi or something, but I'm surprised.

Please don't troll other members. It was a legitimate question. Not everyone is an expert.

 

[ghettogeddy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moltar;13027204
Yes, your motherboard does have one. It should be red and located at the bottom right corner next to your SATA ports. Your PSU will also, for sure, have molex connections.

opps lol it is the red one, the black one is floppy drive lol

 

[raiderxx]

Pay for shipping, and I have a bunch of IDE ribbons that can be yours.