Laptop died...How do I get my files back?

[GMdoubleG]

Hi all, I have an HP dv6000 laptop and the motherboard is done. I pulled the HDD to try to put it in an External enclosure and I found this...



There aren't the "traditional" SATA and Power connectors. I've never seen it and don't really know where to go from here. All the help I can get would be great.

Thanks

[zanzabar]

that just pops off if u unscrew the cradle (the side screws)

it has a standard sata 3.5/2.5 connector

[Charles Wirth]

that is IDE

You can use something like this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812232002

[Charles Wirth]

My bad it says sata yet we can see ide connection.

they make the sata to usb adapter around the same price.

[zanzabar]

its not pata its just a plastic adapter so u can pull the HDD out so it puts a pin style connector that attaches to the sata connector.



pic of the drive in my dead dv9

[GMdoubleG]

Perfect. It was just a cap that slid into the SATA/Power connectors. I took that off and put it in an external. Everything worked great. Thanks!!