How to connect a 2.5" laptop HDD to retrieve data

[cptwhite_uk]

I have a dead laptop - won't recharge, no battery power left.

It's a Fujitsu Siemens ESPRIMO Mobile V5535.

All I need to do is retrieve some files from the laptop, but what will I need to connect it to a desktop PC to copy the data across?

I've already tried plugging it into another laptop so I could save off onto a USB pen but driver conflicts cause windows to fail to boot, is performing a windows recovery with the hard drive in question on the second laptop going to be the easiest method to fix this?

Any thoughts appreciated.

[Funkstar]

Boot in safe mode?

If it's sata the connector is the same as desktop drive.

You could get a USB case for it, or just a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter.

This is popular and very flexible:
http://www.scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=550155

[cptwhite_uk]

Thanks for the reality check funkstar, yes its SATA, i just assumed it wouldn't have the right connections, attached to the PC now and transferring

*facepalm*

[Funkstar]

heehee

easily done

[OilSheikh]

Take it out and Connect it to your Desktop PC using SATA data and power cables.

[Funkstar]

Erm, thats what cptwhite did in his reply.

Redundant posts ftw!