How can get files from a dead laptop?

my toshiba laptop is not working any more. and i didn't backup the files on time, i only have some files saved.

so is there anyone to take out the hard drive and do something about? i can think of a few options.

1. send it to those data recovery service places, but it might cost a lot, and i don't feel comfortable letting them checking out my personal files.

2. put the hard drive in an external hard drive, but toshiba people told me that it is not possible for this particlar hard drive, i am not sure.

3. buy a used toshiba laptop, and just take out that hard drive, and use this old hard drive instead.

so can someone give me an idea as how I can do this? thanks.

If the Mother board is dead, pull the hard drive, you can purchase a USB to IDE controller, mount the drive via USB.

I've saved many people's butts on many occasions with a $15 investment.

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One Response to “How can get files from a dead laptop?”

  1. Slim Whitman says:

    If the Mother board is dead, pull the hard drive, you can purchase a USB to IDE controller, mount the drive via USB.

    I've saved many people's butts on many occasions with a $15 investment.
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