My particular IDE/SATA to USB adapter is by Vantec. It consists of a power
adapter that plugs into a wall socket, plus the signal line with plugs for
both sizes of IDE and a SATA port. I don't remember the model number, nor is
the unit marked with it.

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Glazier [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:57 AM
To: Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
Cc: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] how can I Retrive ...


Can you post a brand and/or model name/number?
                                Thanks,  Rick Glazier
CC: Offlist

From: "Kenneth Whyman" <>
> A USB adapter to convert your IDE drive makes the process that much
simpler,
clipped
> I keep just such an adapter in my toolkit just in case, and it only set me
back
> about $30. Mine also works on SATA and
> notebook IDE drives, too. Only drawback is that it doesn't protect the
drive
> like a USB drive enclosure would.

                  Visit our website regularly for FAQs,
               articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more
                          http://freepctech.com