Can I connect my HDD hard drive externally? If yes how?
There are hard disk enclosures with a USB connection
With an adapter
Connect HDD from laptop externally?
e.g. With a SATA USB adapter
… To operate an SSD drive or a 3.5 "HDD, an external power supply is usually required, while 2.5" HDDs can be operated directly.
Buy a hard drive case, e.g. :