I've done this so many times over the years with broken laptops. The one thing that I would add is to be careful which case you buy. The cheaper ones tend to be just that; cheap. Hard drives are delicate, so a more sturdy case will always be a better choice.
Great article btw.
Thanks for stopping by. And yes, the cheap ones fail over time but could last long if you treat them with great care buh it's safer to get a sturdy case that has a pad around it.