11-16-2005, 03:51 PM
I have a computer that is about six years old, and its power supply has failed. This computer’s hard drive contains several files that I would like to retrieve. I do not care about salvaging the computer itself because it's so ancient, and I have a new one. What is my best course of action for getting the files off the hard drive?
1. Replace the power supply of the old computer. I have a third computer (four years old, little value to me) with a working power supply that I could scrap for the repair. I do not know if compatibility is an issue. I have no prior experience replacing a power supply.
2. Move the old hard drive to a newer computer. I also have no experience with this type of installation. I do not care about gaining extra disk space on my new computer so please ignore that benefit.
3. Another option?
I am looking for the easiest solution to temporarily access this hard drive. Please help.
Thanks!
Andrew
1. Replace the power supply of the old computer. I have a third computer (four years old, little value to me) with a working power supply that I could scrap for the repair. I do not know if compatibility is an issue. I have no prior experience replacing a power supply.
2. Move the old hard drive to a newer computer. I also have no experience with this type of installation. I do not care about gaining extra disk space on my new computer so please ignore that benefit.
3. Another option?
I am looking for the easiest solution to temporarily access this hard drive. Please help.
Thanks!
Andrew