Originally Posted by
datlas
So the new computer is an HP Pavillion. Recall that I believe the old computer failed due to a fault in the boot section of the hard drive. I really would like to try to transfer all my data from the old hard drive to the new computer.
Step 1, easy peasy, take the lid off the old computer and disconnect the hard drive. Done. I note the ribbon cables in the OLD computer have multiple outlets for additional hard drives. I figure open the new computer, plug in the cables, and see if it works.
Step 2, fail. Open up new computer. There does NOT seem to be any outlets to plug in the old hard drive, unless I muck around big time and try to disconnect new hard drive.
Suggestions??
They sell cables (cheap) that connect to the contacts of the hard drive and the USB of the new computer. It makes the hard drive an auxiliary to the new computer. Amazon to the rescue. Just search for "data transfer cable hard drive". Couldn't be easier.