Looking to figure out what this HD connector is?

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Looking to figure out what this HD connector is?

Looking to figure out what this HD connector is?

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DuyD
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11-17-2024, 09:59 PM

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I’m gathering old hard drives from a deceased relative’s laptop since they’re outdated and we don’t have power cords. One had a Compaq Presario 2100 with a front access point for removing two screws to pull out the old drive. The Seagate ST94011A is a 40GB model with an unusual connector; someone suggested it might be compatible with an adapter over IDE connectors, though I’m not sure. A post mentioned it could be an IBM-style connector. I’m checking if there’s a USB device that can connect it, hoping to salvage something useful before discarding the drive. We can’t recycle the laptop with the hard drive inside, as indicated by the Windows XP Home sticker.

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DuyD

11-17-2024, 09:59 PM #1

I’m gathering old hard drives from a deceased relative’s laptop since they’re outdated and we don’t have power cords. One had a Compaq Presario 2100 with a front access point for removing two screws to pull out the old drive. The Seagate ST94011A is a 40GB model with an unusual connector; someone suggested it might be compatible with an adapter over IDE connectors, though I’m not sure. A post mentioned it could be an IBM-style connector. I’m checking if there’s a USB device that can connect it, hoping to salvage something useful before discarding the drive. We can’t recycle the laptop with the hard drive inside, as indicated by the Windows XP Home sticker.

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ripa5000
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11-17-2024, 09:59 PM

#2

It's a protective layer positioned between the storage device and the laptop. When you gently take it out, a standard 44-pin IDE connector is visible. Checking the bottom of the drive in the connector zone can provide confirmation.

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ripa5000

11-17-2024, 09:59 PM #2

It's a protective layer positioned between the storage device and the laptop. When you gently take it out, a standard 44-pin IDE connector is visible. Checking the bottom of the drive in the connector zone can provide confirmation.

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DJCOOL2008
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11-17-2024, 10:00 PM

#3

I think it was a converter that I managed to bypass, showing an IDE pin configuration. However, it doesn't work with the USB cables. It could be faulty. Thanks for your assistance.

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DJCOOL2008

11-17-2024, 10:00 PM #3

I think it was a converter that I managed to bypass, showing an IDE pin configuration. However, it doesn't work with the USB cables. It could be faulty. Thanks for your assistance.