I need to know how to clone a working drive to the new 2.5 to get my older dell laptop working. hard drive went out &amp; this is replacement.
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Not that familiar with lap-tops or 2.5 drives. My experience with this adapter, is that it works great across a common platform; but you can't use it across platforms IDE to SATA best I could manage. There are a variety of cloning software utilities out there you might use, for cloning; but I have not looked too deep into them. You might try looking for cloning software on your favorite software sight like download.com for exact cloning. For example; a newer SATA machine; will not read an IDE hard drive, with this device alone. I see no reason why you could not use this to transfer data from one SATA drive to another, or IDE to IDE; as long as you have the right physical connection on the drive you are drying to get data from. I used this to look at an external 3.5 drive on a desktop. I plugged the USB into computer, and the adapter end into the external 1 gig drive I wanted to see. Plug and play recognized it, and I was able to read the external drive. As long as you have a the same platform of drives, I think this physical device will work. Great for getting files off an old, or partial working drive; but this will not clone anything. Also good if you want to store stuff on seldom used hard drives; then access them once in a while for data. It has no software, and is just a physical utility device. For complete exact clone of the drive; I would seek appropriate software, and someone who has had more experience than I. You will also need a power supply for the external drive, this device does not have. If you are dealing with a drive that has its own power, from another computer or source, this will work by itself; otherwise you need one of these with a power supply included. They sell them with power supplies, that will work with both platforms as well, for about ten bucks more. Has a molex and adapter fro SATA drives. This way you can power, and access the drive data, both. Depends on what you need. This is a data harness nothing more.
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well yeah thats sort of the point with this thing. plug in power, a hard drive you want to clone, and the destination hard drive. hit the button and wait. when it tells you its finished you can install the HDD in a computer and it will work just like the old one.
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Checked Dell support site for D630 specs, Intel SSD should work fine. You may clone exact copy of all data on existing hard drive to your new SSD. Use USB to SATA adapter cable and/or external 2.5 drive enclosure; they may include cloning software for the task. An external enclosure may be used to house the old HD for future backup or additional storage.
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Thanks, I got this hard drive about a month ago and it has been working perfectly. I used the free trial of Acronis True Image 2010 to clone the drive. Now I have this drive and my old 320GB 54K for a backup drive!
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Did you replace your hard drive. I am interested in doing the same thing. Thanks!!
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Hey Lake, while I cannot 100% guarantee that it will work you can check out this link http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/PfydFeaturedCategoryResults.aspx?c=us&l;=en&s;=dhs&cs;=19&mfgpid;=200183&chassisid;=8560&styp;e=2&Tab;=and you can see that at the bottom Dell sells similar WD drives to the one you are looking at. I would guess that because the drive youre looking at is indeed a 2.5 Serial ATA, just like some of the models Dell has on its own site that it would be a 99% fit as generally these drives are swappable. But, I would contact Dell to be sure (though I've heard their cust. service is horrible). Hey Lake, while I cannot 100% guarantee that it will work you can check out this link http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/PfydFeaturedCategoryResults.aspx?c=us&l;=en&s;=dhs&cs;=19&mfgpid;=200183&chassisid;=8560&styp;e=2&Tab;=and you can see that at the bottom Dell sells similar WD drives to the one you are looking at. I would guess that because the drive youre looking at is indeed a 2.5 Serial ATA, just like some of the models Dell has on its own site that it would be a 99% fit as generally these drives are swappable. But, I would contact Dell to be sure (though I've heard... » Read More Hey Lake, while I cannot 100% guarantee that it will work you can check out this link http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/PfydFeaturedCategoryResults.aspx?c=us&l;=en&s;=dhs&cs;=19&mfgpid;=200183&chassisid;=8560&styp;e=2&Tab;=and you can see that at the bottom Dell sells similar WD drives to the one you are looking at. I would guess that because the drive youre looking at is indeed a 2.5 Serial ATA, just like some of the models Dell has on its own site that it would be a 99% fit as generally these drives are swappable. But, I would contact Dell to be sure (though I've heard their cust. service is horrible). « Show Less
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You need to load the registry hive of the cloned drive and edit that is what I meant. You have to swap the drive letters for the original drive and the cloned drive.
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Here is what I had to do. Format the SSD, so it will be recognized as a drive with a new drive letter. Don' forget, cloning will bring over your present operating system as well, so upgrade it first, if you want a new one.Both Samsung and Seagate have included software. Be sure only to use USB 2.0. bE ADVISED IF YOU HAVE A FAIRLY NEW MB, CONTACT THE MB Co. which SATA CONNECTIONS (PORTS) TO USE. SOME ARE TOO SLOW.
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Mine is doing the same thing, and I can't get it to work, so now we have to get a external hard drive back up the old computerthen transfer to the new laptop windows 8, should not of bought this at all...waste of money.
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How old is the hard drive you're replacing? If it was pre-2005, chances are it's a PATA or IDE drive rather than a SATA type. Is the original connector a large black plastic thing with 40 holes in it (2 rows of 20)? If not, then it's a SATA set-up, requiring 2 connections (one for power and one for data). Just make sure you align the connectors carefully, (even though they won't click in if they're reversed).
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I purchased this HD to replace the original hard drive of my HP PAVILLION dv7-1243cl - if you have removed your hard drive you will see a label with details about the drive - it would appear this drive works with your laptop - I suggest you contact the vendor to confirm - the vendor supposedly warranties HD for 1-3 years - Link-Tronics . 12630 Westminster Ave. #A, Santa Ana, CA 92706. Phone:714-554-8677. Hour: M-F 10AM-6PM. Founded in 1994 - my new HD has been working okay now for about 6 months - you will have to reinstall WINDOWS - hope you have system disks or image. I luckily located a 3rd party that had WINDOWS 7 OS for sale otherwise I would have been out of luck.
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Mine failed to operate the HD from a 2007 Dell desktop. My laptop recognized the interface as a device, but never saw the drive. My adapter/converter arrived with a faulty plug also. I knew most people have received defective units. For $8 or whatever it is now, I took the chance. I tried a different adapter a week later that worked for me.
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https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Dell+Inspiron+n5110+-+HDD+Replacement+-+Upgrade/28194
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If its Sata it wont work, has to be ATA or they also called it IDE, for newer Dell Laptops, Sata will work and not ATA (IDE).
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I see no reason why you could not unless it's on an older desktop running XP or the such. I'm using it as a archive disk and not a boot disk. I know some systems will only see these larger 3 TB and 4 TB disk as external USB items but I have not had that problem with the companys Dell systems or the high end clients that I've built. Here is a little diddy from Western Digital about the subject matter that may help you: http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2754/~/hard-drives-greater-than-2-tb-do-not-work-on-existing-operating-systems
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I used the one I got on a dell with an ide busAs far as I know all the computers I have encountered with 2.5 inch hard drives (about 6or7) would have been able to use this drive
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Yes, this will work. Western Digital Black drives are some of the most reliable drives that I've encountered. It's only 9.5mm thick and should physically fit in any laptop with sata interface. Also, just because your Dell came with a 320gb drive, you are not limited to this size. The 500 and 750gb version of this drive will also work (any 2.5" sata drive including solid state drives that aren't over 9.5mm thick) will work. If you are going to image (clone) your existing drive to this one, you'll need a docking station or other usb interface. There are plenty of youtube videos showing how to change and clone laptop drives. Yes, this will work. Western Digital Black drives are some of the most reliable drives that I've encountered. It's only 9.5mm thick and should physically fit in any laptop with sata interface. Also, just because your Dell came with a 320gb drive, you are not limited to this size. The 500 and 750gb version of this drive will also work (any 2.5" sata drive including solid state drives that aren't over 9.5mm thick) will work. If you are going to image (clone) your existing drive to this one, you'll need a docking station or other usb interface. There are plenty of youtube videos showing... » Read More Yes, this will work. Western Digital Black drives are some of the most reliable drives that I've encountered. It's only 9.5mm thick and should physically fit in any laptop with sata interface. Also, just because your Dell came with a 320gb drive, you are not limited to this size. The 500 and 750gb version of this drive will also work (any 2.5" sata drive including solid state drives that aren't over 9.5mm thick) will work. If you are going to image (clone) your existing drive to this one, you'll need a docking station or other usb interface. There are plenty of youtube videos showing how to change and clone laptop drives. « Show Less