A users laptop has a PATA controller. The user wishes to add a SATA hard drive for storage. Which of the following would be the BEST method to solve this issue?

A. Use an external USB enclosure.
B. Change the BIOS settings to support SATA drives.
C. Exchange the drive for a PATA hard drive.
D. Replace the motherboard with one that supports SATA drives


Answer: A. Use an external USB enclosure.

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