How can you get information off a computer that has no power source?

My old laptop broke. The piece that charges (the input part) malfunctioned and now I can't charge the battery and the laptop can't receive power. I have a TON of information and programs that I want on my new computer, but I don't know how to get it there. Anyone have any advice or suggestions?How can you get information off a computer that has no power source?Buy an external USB hard drive enclosure for the laptop drive (2.5") and plug it into another computer. You should be able to remove the drive yourself with just a screwdriver. If you're not sure, check the manual or search online.How can you get information off a computer that has no power source?Just wanted to say that I did exactly what the answerer said and it worked perfectly! :) Thank you!

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How can you get information off a computer that has no power source?Simplest solution would be to buy/burrow a replacement for the broken charger (no need for new laptop that way), then if you still want to transfer files, use a USB key or email them. If that option does not work for you, there are alternatives.



All your information is stored on a device called the Hard Disk Drive (also hard drive, hdd). You can take the hard drive out of your broken laptop and use it as an external hard drive with an external usb enclosure. Here is one such enclosure:

http://www.amazon.com/Hard-Drive-Aluminu鈥?/a>



If you've never done this before, I would recommend asking someone who has experience because:

- it could be difficult to locate the hard drive bay on your computer

- there is usually a special way to take out the hard drive

- there are at least 2 types of hard drives used in laptops (IDE and SATA) and you will need to get the enclosure designed for either one (they won't work with wrong enclosure)



Assuming that you've found a way and transferred your hard drive from the old laptop into the hard drive enclosure and connected it to the new computer, the rest is simple. Once connected and turned on, your new external hard drive should show up as a new drive in my computer and you should be able to browse it and copy files as you like.





Hope this helps,

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