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, 3X USB 3.0 Hub Extension, 44TB Capacity, External Hard Drive Duplicator Cloner

【Compatibility】This 2 bay SATA hard drive duplicator supports both 2.5 3.5 inch SATA HDD and SSD, each port supports 22TB drive, 44TB capacity in total, a perfect solution for backup and processing IT data, batch processing data, formatting, file transfers, data recovery etc. 【Offline Clone】This ...

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[PeteMacMan]

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

SATA to USB 3.0 Adapter, ABLEWE 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

1.This USB 3.0 to SATA Converter Cable connects any standard 2.5 inch SATA Hard Drive or Solid State Drive(SSD) to a computer through USB 3.0 ports. It’s a ideal for you to backup files or upgrade your notebook hard driver. 2.SATA 3 specification support speed up to 5Gbps. 3.Easy and qu...

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[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.