WTB: IDE Hard Drive

[blageo23]

I need a new hard drive for my computer. I got the blue screen of death 3 times within the last week. And this last time the computer wont boot up (hard disk read error). So Im looking for a replacement. Its for a Dell D500 Laptop. Its an IDE 2.5". I believe its like a 30GB but Ill take any size. Bigger would be nice. Also CHEAP! LOL.
Let me know what you have

[Matt D.]

Let me see if I have an old one at work you can have for free.

[blageo23]

Sweet man! Let me know.

[cmspaz]

I might have a live one floating around the box of dead ones, I'll check for you just in case D can't get one.

[blageo23]

Do you know if there is a way to convert it to a SATA? I got a killer deal on one and thought it would fit(didn't realize I had an IDE)

[Matt D.]

Do you know if there is a way to convert it to a SATA? I got a killer deal on one and thought it would fit(didn't realize I had an IDE)
Sure, if you want to turn it into an external drive. :) Otherwise it's not practically possible.

[blageo23]

Thats actually what I did, found a cheap enclosure and want to use it as an external. But it doesn't seem to work. I haven't messed with it too much tho.

[tpunx99GSX]

Actaully you could maybe get a PCI SATA card. But you wouldnt be getting the speed of sata i dont think.

[tpunx99GSX]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815102102&cm_re=sata_pci_card-_-15-102-102-_-Product
Looks like you get 1.5gb/s May be worth a shot, just remember to get a power connector changer thingy too.

[RS98GSX]

check this website out bomb company http://www.newegg.com/ this is where I buy all my stuff when im building a computer!