Transfer files from OLD HDD To new SSD

[PeteMacMan]

Hi can anyone advise the simplest way to transfer random files from a now removed HDD to a replacement SSD in an Imac Running High Sierra

The old HDD has a powered connector that allows it to run independantly and be connected to the mac externally, but does not seem to be recognised as an external drive when the Imac has booted up as per norm with the new internal SSD?

Any simple direction would be great.

Thanks kindly

 

[chabig]

Something similar to this should work:

MAIWO Dual Bay Hard Drive Docking Station with Offline Clone for 2.5 3.5 Inch SATA HDD/SSD, Support HUB Extension 3X USB 3.0 Ports, 36TB Capacity, External Hard Disk Duplicator Cloner

MAIWO Dual Bay Hard Drive Docking Station with Offline Clone for 2.5 3.5 Inch SATA HDD/SSD, Support HUB Extension 3X USB 3.0 Ports, 36TB Capacity, External Hard Disk Duplicator Cloner 【Compatibility】This dual bay SATA hard drive duplicator supports 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD, 36TB capacity, a ...

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[PeteMacMan]

So would that do anything different than the below which Im currently using.

ABLEWE SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter, 2.5”/3.5” Hard Drive Adapter with 3 USB 3.0 Ports for Universal SSD HDD SATA III Hard Drive Disk, Support UASP SATA III,Included 12V/2A Power Adapter

ABLEWE SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter, 2.5”/3.5” Hard Drive Adapter with 3 USB 3.0 Ports for Universal SSD HDD SATA III Hard Drive Disk, Support UASP SATA III,Included 12V/2A Power Adapter

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[chabig]

Your device should work. Try reseating the hard drive, change ports, etc. If nothing like that works, your device might be faulty.

 

[zhmmy]

Hi can anyone advise the simplest way to transfer random files from a now removed HDD to a replacement SSD in an Imac Running High Sierra

The old HDD has a powered connector that allows it to run independantly and be connected to the mac externally, but does not seem to be recognised as an external drive when the Imac has booted up as per norm with the new internal SSD?

Any simple direction would be great.

Thanks kindly

I use an external case that can output the HD using a Firewire cable. Then use Carbon Copy Cleaner and clone whatever to the SSD. You can also use CCC the other direction and install a later OS on it.