transferring info from broken computer to new one

[jodigoins]

I have a HP computer that won't turn on. I know that it is the power source. Instead of fixing it for the 3rd time I bought a new one. How can I get stuff (mainly photos) off of the old one w/o fixing it? Thanks, Jodi

[DaveLembke]

Remove HD and install it into a bare external Hard drive case... Then you just plug in the power and usb cable and you should have all your data.

[drmsucks]

Remove HD and install it into a bare external Hard drive case... Then you just plug in the power and usb cable and you should have all your data.

Like these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010090092+1053807123&name=3.5%22

Be sure to match your drive type (IDE or SATA) and size (probably 3.5, if from a desktop) to the external enclosure.

I've heard that Radio Shack carries the ext enclosures.

[ChrisXPPro]

I hope very much you see drive letters too!!!  Will hope to hear you do and all is well.

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?topic=60714

[Broni]

I've heard that Radio Shack carries the ext enclosures.

Yep, $20 for IDE, $25 for IDE/SATA

[patio]

It can also be installed as a slave drive in another machine without having to buy an enclosure...
Personally when trying to recover data i don't trust an external solution nor a USB connection.
Old school.