Extract data from dead Macbook Pro HDD

[alex76]

Hi,
My 14yrs old MBP finally died on me. Changed the battery but it is not charging at all. Anyway time to give up,
Is there a way I can extract the data from the HDD without purchasing any software to do so with a Windows laptop?

TIA

 

[szeli]

google “Mac target disk mode”

 

[alex76]

google “Mac target disk mode”

Thanks.. I've googled, but I think this uses another Mac to access the MBP hard drive...
I only have a PC windows to access....

 

[szeli]

Thanks.. I've googled, but I think this uses another Mac to access the MBP hard drive...
I only have a PC windows to access....

yes borrow one from a friend?

 

[szeli]

maybe can even go to  store get a genius to help

 

[joesph]

very easy to unscrew back cover, attach to sata to usb adapter to win pc

 

[alex76]

Got an apps to read HFS+ formatted drive with a window laptop.

now question is, is it enough to backup just the USER folder before I reformat this drive?
Not familiar with mac file system.... which other folder should I backup that might contain documents/downloaded email from outlook/photos/itunes music and mobile backup that I need to take note of beside this USER folder?

TIA again

 

[firesong]

Got an apps to read HFS+ formatted drive with a window laptop.

now question is, is it enough to backup just the USER folder before I reformat this drive?
Not familiar with mac file system.... which other folder should I backup that might contain documents/downloaded email from outlook/photos/itunes music and mobile backup that I need to take note of beside this USER folder?

TIA again

Just back up everything in case. Most of your data should be in the user folder, but you might have apps that could write elsewhere.

You can very likely skip /Applications.