connect ext hdd to laptop

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epitome
epitome Posts: 3,199 Forumite
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I have a lenovo thinkpad

I want to connect an external hdd

what lead would normally come on an ext hdd and can I connect the two?

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  • RumRat
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    They will connect via USB.
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  • DoaM
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    And the HDD will likely come with the required lead. (Standard USB Type A at the PC end; might be a bespoke connector at the HDD end).
  • forgotmyname
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    Unless its a low power external drive make sure you power it with an external power supply.
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