Connect the Drive With an External Adapter Instead, you should consider an external connection option. It’s far too much hassle to open a laptop to install a drive you’ll only use temporarily.
If you’re using a laptop, we don’t recommend installing the drive internally (assuming you have a compatible bay) unless you actually want to use it permanently. If you’re using an adapter to SATA, usually either Master or Cable Select will work just fine. Also, keep in mind that IDE PATA drives have a jumper system on the back, where you must physically move a jumper to choose one of these three options: If you have a computer without any IDE PATA connectors for such a drive, you’ll need to purchase a PATA to SATA converter.
