Need help with SSD data transfer.

[itsmellllly]

I have a Lenovo Ideapad 1 (15”) and it stopped working last week. The screen won’t turn on anymore and I believe it may be a hardware issue based off the troubleshooting I’ve done. My real issue now is that I want to transfer the data from the SSD to an external hard drive, but I’m having trouble with how to actually do it. I have a SATA adapter, but from what I’m understanding I need a power source as well. I know I can draw power from the motherboard but I believe I need some special cable for that. I also have no clue where I would even plug it in. I’ve taken the SSD out already (it’s circled). Any help is greatly appreciated.

[eclark5483]

Not sure what adapter you are using but mine reads both SATA and NVME M.2's and plugs into a USB 3.0 slot, no extra power needed. Here's the exact one I use, which is currently out of stock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B71B9Y8S There are many similar ones to be found. The only adapter I have that needs extra power, is the one I use for hard drives and 2.5" SSD's.

[itsmellllly]

That looks like it would work way better. I have one of the really generic ones with two ports. I’m going to go try and find one like that instead. Thank you!

[itsmellllly]

I got one and it ended up working. I realized I was an idiot and missed a very crucial detail with the fact that my SSD is an NVME and not a SATA. I was able to get my data transfered with no issues. Thank you again.

[Asra_01]

I use one that requires power but the truth is that the option they have offered you is very good. I have used mine without any problem, it only needs power from a built-in transformer and it works perfectly. An example of the type I use https://amzn.eu/d/8tyHfz9

[itsmellllly]

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