Should I use HDD password?

I am using X60 with Windows XP Pro.
I am thinking of using the HDD password in BIOS to protect the laptop HDD. So that in case the laptop is stolen, the thief will not be able to access the HDD even when putting it in a external USB HDD enclosure.
However, at the same time, I am thinking if my laptop is damaged and I want to access the HDD by putting it in external USB HDD enclosure, I also cannot access it!
Will it prompt for a password? Or I have to access it using another Lenovo laptop?

a simple hdd password would only deter low grade thief, if they really wanted to access the data on the hdd, they could easily override them using tools and tricks found on the internet. If you need total data security, you should consider either a FDE hdd or software data encryption strategy.
the hdd password can only be removed using compatible thinkpad laptops. 
Regards,
Jin Li
May this year, be the year of 'DO'!
I am a volunteer, and not a paid staff of Lenovo or Microsoft

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