Transfering data from dead laptop

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hi,

iv got a problem, my laptop (powerbook G4 10.5) will not start up at all and the apple help line have told me that it is almost definitely dead. however the harddrive is only a few weeks old and has important data that i need. how do i transfer the files from my laptop to a mini mac 10.4 and is it possible without being able to turn the laptop on?

thanks for your help
charlie
 

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Did you read the negative review? You may be capable of using that particular adapter 100 times without error, but how about a novice?

Better = In this case, means foolproof.

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Did you read the negative review? You may be capable of using that particular adapter 100 times without error, but how about a novice?

Better = In this case, means foolproof.

Regards.

If someone does not understand they should never connect a drive with the power applied they should not be using something like this in the first place. I am not trying to start anything, but I am just curious. Have you used both? What makes the one you mentioned foolproof? If you can point me to a bunch of reviews (100% positive of course) and something that states it is foolproof I will place my order today. Not trying to be a smarty pants - just wondering where you are getting your info.
 

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