How to Recover Data from Old Hard Drive [2025 Guide]

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00:23 Basic Checking to Make Sure Old Hard Drives Are Intact
00:45 How to Connect Old Hard Drive to PC and Laptop
01:53 How to Restore Data from Old Hard Drive

Here is a detailed guide on how you can recover data from old hard drive:

Step 1: Check Your Hard Drive Type

Identify if your old hard drive uses SATA (common in older PCs) or another interface (e.g., IDE).
Most modern drives (including SSDs) use SATA.

Step 2: Gather Necessary Tools

SATA-to-USB adapter/converter (for connecting to a PC/laptop).
Power adapter (if connecting to a laptop, since some need extra power).
A working SSD or external drive (to store recovered files).

Step 3: Connect the Hard Drive

●For a Desktop PC:
Plug the SATA connector into the hard drive.
Connect the USB end to your PC.

●For a Laptop:
Attach the SATA-to-USB adapter to the drive.
Connect the power adapter (if required).
Plug the USB into your laptop.

Step 4: Check if the Drive is Detected

●Open File Explorer (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac).
●If the drive appears, browse for your files.
●If not detected, the drive may be physically damaged (consult a data recovery service).

Step 5: Recover Data Using Software (If Drive is Unbootable/Empty)

●Download a recovery tool like EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard.
●Install & launch the software.
●Select your old hard drive and click "Scan for Lost Data."
●Preview files (filter by Path, Type, or Date Modified).
●Select files and click "Recover."
●Save recovered files to a different drive (not the old one).

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