I have a Compaq... I don't know the model name but I know it came out about 6 years ago.

I need to take it out and transfer my folders from my old computer to my new laptop.

I just did a Google search -- Hope first link has what your're looking for

http://www.cba.unl.edu/its/training/manuals/fast.pdf

transfer files from one computer to another - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=transfer+files+from+one+computer+to+another&btnG=Search)

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If it is with two computer network the 2 together and transfer the file