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I have a hard drive problem with my armada 7800 6266/t/8000/d/0/1 laptop computer. (Windows 2000 will not start) I just purchased a desktop hp 1647c. I would like to connect the laptop hd to the desktop. I need to move the data. Please help!!! specify the adapter needed and possible source. Thanks


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A concise, practical plan to get files off the Armada drive and onto the HP desktop, plus things to watch for. Thanks to for flagging the size/connector uncertainty — below is what to do next and how to choose the right adapter.

First, identify the drive connector before buying anything. Look at the drive edge: a single wide block of pins across the edge is the older laptop IDE (often called 44‑pin PATA/IDE); two narrow, L-shaped plugs (data + power) are SATA; a flat ribbon with a flip lock is a ZIF connector used on some tiny drives. That single visual check tells you which adapter family you need.

Typical adapter choices and power notes:

  • USB-to-IDE/SATA adapter cable or a 2.5" external enclosure (fastest way to copy files).
  • A docking station that accepts 2.5" drives.
  • Internal install using a 44-to-40 pin adapter plus a Molex power lead if you want the drive mounted inside a desktop IDE bay.
    2.5" laptop drives usually run from USB power; 3.5" desktop drives require a separate 12V/5V supply.

Safe step-by-step workflow:

  • Remove the drive carefully, keep it on an anti-static surface.
  • Attach to the chosen adapter and connect to the desktop (USB is easiest).
  • In Windows, open Disk Management to confirm the drive is seen and assign a drive letter if needed.
  • Copy your important folders first. If the drive is flaky or not mounting, make a full image before attempting repairs or chkdsk to avoid further data loss.

If Windows permissions block files, take ownership as an administrator. If the drive reports hardware errors or is noisy, stop and consider a professional recovery service. Buy an adapter that explicitly lists support for laptop 44‑pin IDE if you determine the drive is that type.

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Look .

Simple and practical, and not too expensive.

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Thanks, I saw alot of 2.5 in hd adapters but I was concerned when I measured the connector on the hd and it was 1 3/8 in. It does not look like the adapter connections that I could find on ebay or comp usa. Does the 2.5 in refer to the with of the hd or the length of the connector? The hd has a part # 315081-001 on it. Thanks again for any help.

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It is diameter of the disc inside (not the whole drive nor the jack), if I'm not mistaken. Laptops = 2.5 inch, Desktops = 3.5 inch.

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Thanks for the info

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