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WurM asked in Computers & InternetHardwareAdd-ons · 10 years ago

Can I install new Seagate HDD on a broken Ext.HDD case?

My sister bought a Maxtor One Touch 4 External Hard disk. After it failed, I dismantled it and took the Hard disk and checked directly on a desktop. After checking, I learned that the HDD is already busted. I checked the power supply of the external HDD case and it's still fine. Can I install a new HDD in it or not?

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  • Peter Goesinya
    Lv 4
    10 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    yes, just make sure that hdd has the same type of port (i.e. sata, or ide and power is the same. You can get hdd enclosures for 10 dollars though nowadays though

  • TrustTheBear69
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

    I use many different external hard drive cases and hard drives without any problems. The real issue is when you tear one open that is a sealed case and whether that one is using the same voltage as the computer. Other than this, it should not be an issue of what hard drive you use.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    xp cant be put in in some thing it is exterior, it is an working sytem of your laptop, it is going to would desire to discover its area bfore it lots mybe no application could be put in in an exterior gadget possibly

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