RickCov

Ok, so I purchased the SATA adapter and it arrived today. Now when I plug the HDD into my current laptop via the USB cable and caddy, i get no response. It doesnt show in My Computer, Disk Management or Device Manager. There is a small sound from the HDD like its trying to work but the disk is definately not spinning. Please help??

I know, it was the price that attracted me to it. I may just go ahead and order one. If im only going to use it a couple times I will probably be ok. Thanks for your help KenB. I may be referring back to this thread once I have checked the hard drive with this device .

I'm definitely using the right arrow keys. Ive been looking onlind and came across this.. Would this unit suffice? http://www.amazon.co.uk/SATA-HARD-DRIVE-CADDY-ENCLOSURE/dp/B002UZO07C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317227088&sr=8-1

The F2 key functions fine but generally the keys on the right side of the keyboard do not function at all. I would connect it to my current laptop but the only adapter I have is an IDE adapter.

Just something I read on another forum. It's as if the system can't locate the correct drivers in order to access the hdd I can access the bios menu but unfortunately not all the keys seem to be working on the keyboard so I cannot tell if the hdd shows or not. The OS is Vista home basic and I believe the hdd is sata.

I have tried all of the above with no success, could it be something to do with chiPset drivers?

Evening All, Im hoping someone can help solve a persistent problem i'm having with my old laptop. Its a Samsung R40 Plus which has decided it no longer wishes to function. The initial problem started when one day I powered it up to a black screen which displayed "operating system not found" so I took out my spade and dug out the System Recovery disc containing the operating System (Vista Home Basic). Pleased with the prospect of having a functionable laptop I set to re-install the operating system, only to get half way through and receive this message "No drives were found. Click Load Driver to provide a mass storage driver for installation". I did so and had no luck, even with the System Software Media disc. So apparently the system is not locating the HDD. Has anyone experienced this problem and found a solution or is someone so kind as to share their knowledge to my advantage? Any help will be gratefully received. Thanks in advance Richard. [ATTACH=CONFIG]567.vB5-legacyid=1237[/ATTACH]