Using Pismo HDD as external Hard Drive

[oldiemac]

Hi Folks!

I have a Pismo which no longer powers up but I think its HDD is still working and I'd need to retrieve some files from it.

Could I remove it and connect to my new Mac as an external USB hard disk, and what would I need, a PATA enclosure just like this one below?

And would I be able to boot from it (it has a Classic system installed) or all I could do is just browse through its files?

AGPTEK® SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Adapter Converter Cable for Hard Drive Disk HDD 2.5" 3.5", Compatible with USB 1.1/2.0/3.0, with External AC Power Adapter Included

This USB 2.0 to IDE / SATA drive adapter implements a bridge between a USB port and one SATA, ATA or ATAPI based mass storage device port.

www.amazon.com

Thanks a lot!!

 

[DarkPremiumCho]

Yes, using that kind of enclosure.

You can't boot from it.

 

[joevt]

Depends on the Mac and OS that you want to boot.