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dvd+r and hard drive help

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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Both drives are IDE/PATA type. Espresso's caddy will take either type though.
    If not sure, take the drive into a computer shop and say 'I want a USB caddy for one of these please' (unless it's PCW, in which case they won't know the difference, and will just wipe the hard drive for you) ;)
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • silkyuk9
    silkyuk9 Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    Great stuff, ill buy it.

    So lets just clarify

    I will plug this caddy into my pc using a usb. I will attach the hard drive to the caddy and bingo?

    Is that correct?
    All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    silkyuk9 wrote: »

    So lets just clarify

    I will plug this caddy into my pc using a usb. I will attach the hard drive to the caddy and bingo?

    Most people would fit the drive into the caddy first and then connect the caddy to the PC via the USB cable.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • silkyuk9
    silkyuk9 Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    Most people would fit the drive into the caddy first and then connect the caddy to the PC via the USB cable.

    So its as simple as that then?
    All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Yes it is.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • silkyuk9
    silkyuk9 Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    macman wrote: »
    Yes it is.

    Great stuff, 1 bought!

    Hopefully nowI can get my uncomplete book back that I am writing, 10 years of work! plus the kids cv's
    All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    silkyuk9 wrote: »
    So its as simple as that then?

    It is for most people but you may have problems!
    a>
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • Toxteth_OGrady
    Toxteth_OGrady Posts: 3,958 Forumite
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    silkyuk9 wrote: »
    Hopefully nowI can get my uncomplete book back that I am writing, 10 years of work! plus the kids cv's

    Computing Rule # 1

    BACK UP
    604!
  • Toxteth_OGrady
    Toxteth_OGrady Posts: 3,958 Forumite
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    Computing Rule # 2

    BACK UP
    604!
  • Toxteth_OGrady
    Toxteth_OGrady Posts: 3,958 Forumite
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    Computing Rule # 3

    BACK UP
    604!
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