Need some help with a HD.

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#1 TheWakingArmy
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A few months ago my computer was shutting itself off whenever I was playing a game. It would only do this during gameplay, not during normal usage. Naturally I thought it was the PSU and asked around. People assured me that I was correct. I took it in to the shop and requested them to change the PSU. They did some testing and it was apparently the HD that was causing these shut downs. This I cannot really explain. So, they changed the HD and everything works fine now. I was wondering if it might be possible to retrieve some data off of my old HD which I still have. I would imagine that it is possible. I am completely stumped as to how I would extract what I want. My knowledge of computers is skindeep at best.

If any of you have any suggestions, I would be more than greatful to here what you have to say.

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Installing a hard drive is pretty simple. You could install it in your machine, copy what you need to the new drive and then take it back out. Or you could get an enclosure or a cable and turn it into an external USB drive. Then you could just plug it into a USB port, copy what you need and then just unplug it. No opening of the computer case required. What hard drive is it exactly? Make and model?
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It's a Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 200GB ATA/133 HDD.
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If you think you'd be able to open the case and install it yourself: Installing an IDE hard drive - part 1Installing an IDE hard drive - part 2 If you'd rather not open the case: One example: USB 2.0 - IDE Cable with Power Adapter - $20
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#5 TheWakingArmy
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I opened my computer up and got what I needed from my old HD. Thanks a bunch man.
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#6 Bane_v2
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You're welcome, glad you got what you needed.