how to use ide pata 80 gb hdd as external hdd?

[billamama]

I have an old SP0842N samsung 2.5" pata 80 gb hdd, I want to use it as external usb hdd, I googled but didn't get the solution, please help me if there is any possible way to do it.

[prvprv]

Is it a 2.5" or 3.5" drive? When I googled it, it shows 3.5" drive.

you have to buy an "hard disk external casing".

For laptop hard disk (2.5"):
USB Casing for 2.5 inch IDE Laptop Hard Disk | eBay

For desktop hard disk (3.5"):
http://www.ebay.in/itm/3-5-USB-Deskt...ht_3302wt_1140

[billamama]

thanks but is it (desktop hard disk) compatible with win-7?

[Sam]

yes it is.

[billamama]

thanks but today when I was checking my hdd (80gb pata) connecting with ide cable, my pc didn't recognize it and the hdd was producing a constant tic tac sound, what I did't get at all! is it ok for old hdd to produce such sound?

[Sam]

check with some HDD testing tool if theres any bad sector or it can be the spindle motor not able to spin the platters properly at constant speed.

[Neuron]

Originally Posted by billamama

thanks but today when I was checking my hdd (80gb pata) connecting with ide cable, my pc didn't recognize it and the hdd was producing a constant tic tac sound, what I did't get at all! is it ok for old hdd to produce such sound?

That sound isn't normal.Try connecting it to some other computer with another IDE cable if possible.

[billamama]

I tried but it is not detected and kept making the strange tic tac noise

[topgear]

Originally Posted by billamama

thanks but today when I was checking my hdd (80gb pata) connecting with ide cable, my pc didn't recognize it and the hdd was producing a constant tic tac sound, what I did't get at all! is it ok for old hdd to produce such sound?

the HDD platter(s) inside is not spinning properly and that's why you are hearing tic tac sound - if it's still under warranty send it for RMA. This happens when a HDD is not used for a long time and is not stored properly - also check the IDE cable your are using and the mobo IDE slot too.

But if it's out of warranty you can try this ( do these at your own risk ) - shake the HDD 50-60 times and gently slap on the shiny surface and on the sides and see if the mobo recognizes it or not.