Files from PC to laptop

[Hulk]

I have a massive collection of files I would like to transfer from my PC to my laptop, what kind of cable do I need? The files do not fit on a Cd, dvd or flashdrive.

 

[Jospeh]

I'm assuming you don't have a router?

 

[leSLIe]

well you can setup a Workgroup network between your PC and Laptop, you'll just need a crossover cable

 

[leSLIe]

or better yet, you could remove your laptop hard drive and install it in your PC, copy all the files that you want and then put the HD back into the laptop

 

[Jospeh]

or better yet, you could remove your laptop hard drive and install it in your PC, copy all the files that you want and then put the HD back into the laptop

This is probably the easiest choice if you have a screwdriver around (and no router/cable).

 

[leSLIe]

This is probably the easiest choice if you have a screwdriver around (and no router/cable).

well yes, but doing so, could void the warranty

 

[criccio]

If both computers have Gigabit NIC's, just a normal CAT5 network cable will work, but if one of the PC's only has a 10/100 NIC you will need a crossover CAT5 cable.

 

[Jospeh]

well yes, but doing so, could void the warranty

Can they tell?

 

[Neb]

Usually if removing the HD will void the warranty there will be tamper-evident tape/label on top of the screws for the plate/item.

 

[leSLIe]

Usually if removing the HD will void the warranty there will be tamper-evident tape/label on top of the screws for the plate/item.

indeed

 

[PHiZ]

Usually if removing the HD will void the warranty there will be tamper-evident tape/label on top of the screws for the plate/item.

Yes. But OP might be mistaken that removing the HD would void the warranty, many OEM laptops allow the user to change the HD. However, going this route would require purchasing an adapter for the hard-drive. And without knowing what laptop it is, we cannot advise which adapter to purchase. (Mini-IDE/ Mini-SATA)...

Generally I think people would do this via a network, using windows file-sharing.

 

[leSLIe]

And without knowing what laptop it is, we cannot advise which adapter to purchase. (Mini-IDE/ Mini-SATA)...

well if it's a rather new laptop, the HD is mini SATA.
i've connected 2.5" laptop hard drives to my PC SATA connector without problems
the data cable is the same, and in the power cable they just use the 5V lines