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It's like RMKS mentioned (Sorry guys, I don't know first names). A 2.5" external usb hard drive enclosure is what you are looking for. Chances are if it's more than 3 years old it will be like this unit (IDE). It's a simple process and if it turns out it was your hard drive that died, not an expensive one
Buy the Sabrent 2.5 USB 2.0 Enclosure at TigerDirect.ca