thanks H.L. >>Thanks R. i using R-studio NTFS but i dont know how to get the HD out >>oif the laptop and into the main computer. >> >> > >Flip it over and remove the screw holding the access cover. >You will also need an adaptor as the pins are closer together on laptop >drives. >!!! > > ahh yes. do you mean an ide cable? like this one? http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=28724&TabID=1&source=15&WorldID=&doy=9m11 *http://tinyurl.com/4rjog* > remember to set it up as a slave drive and check the status of the main >drive on the computer you are using for recovery. > > > yup -- Alex Beston Business Director deltaTraffic Tel: 01273 297927 www.deltatraffic.co.uk