Connect G5 HD as external HD to MacBook Pro

[veroaero]

Hello,

My G5 crashed and all I have is the HD. I tried connecting it as an external HD with a 2.5" USB enclosure (VANTEC NexStar TX NST-210S2-BK) to my MacBook Pro but nothing happens. Does anyone know what I can do in order to get access to the G5 HD from my MacBook Pro?

I'd be super happy for any help. It's for work.

Thank you,
Vero

 

[NZed]

this forum should help:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/747585/

or maybe just go on a pc, install MacDrive and plug you G5 HD there

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Have you taken a look inside Disk Utility and seen if the HDDs show up there?
Or if System Profiler even registers the USB enclosure (Hardware > USB)?
System Profiler and Disk Utility can be found in Applications / Utilities /.

 

[veroaero]

Have you taken a look inside Disk Utility and seen if the HDDs show up there?
Or if System Profiler even registers the USB enclosure (Hardware > USB)?
System Profiler and Disk Utility can be found in Applications / Utilities /.

It doesn't show up.

 

[veroaero]

this forum should help:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/747585/

I only have the HD and not the tower. I figured I only needed a USB enclosure, but it seems like it's not doing anything. Should I try anohter Enclosure, or do I need more power for the USB to fire up the HD?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

It doesn't show up.

It doesn't show up in both applications?
Do you hear the HDD spin up upon connecting it via USB and powering up via the external enclosure?
And what exact enclosure do you use?


To quote several posts, use the

button (multi-quote).

 

[veroaero]

It doesn't show up in both applications?
Do you hear the HDD spin up upon connecting it via USB and powering up via the external enclosure?
And what exact enclosure do you use?


To quote several posts, use the

button (multi-quote).

It doesn't spin up. It's "dead".
I tried this enclosure: VANTEC NexStar TX NST-210S2-BK Aluminum 2.5" USB 2.0 External Enclosure (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817392032)
Should I get another one?

Thank you for trying to help me.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

I over-read the "2.5" enclosure" part in your OP.
The HDD you have is most probably a 3.5" desktop HDD, therefore you need an enclosure for 3.5" HDDs, as they require more power than a 2.5" HDD, that is why it won't spin up.

 

[veroaero]

I over-read the "2.5" enclosure" part in your OP.
The HDD you have is most probably a 3.5" desktop HDD, therefore you need an enclosure for 3.5" HDDs, as they require more power than a 2.5" HDD, that is why it won't spin up.

Ok, stupid me. I'll get one asap and try it out. Thank you very much.