Transfer files from Mac HDD to Windows 8

Hello,
I recently dropped my MBP 15" mid 2010 and the charging dock got bent, not allowing me to charge the computer anymore. It being 3 years old and wanting a computer with better performance and graphic card, I bought a Lenovo running Windows 8.
The MBP itself works fine, it just can't charge. I would like to retrieve the files on the hard drive to put them on my windows computer. The battery is currently depleted and my preference would be to transfer files without charging the battery. If thhat wasn't possible, I would look into finding a way to charge the battery or find a charged one (suggestions welcomed here)
- I am intending to use a free-trial version of MacDrive Pro 9.0 to read the files, although I'm open to any suggestions of how to transfer files from the MBP to Windows 8.
- I am ready to open the MBP and do what is needed (the warranty is voided at this point anyways)
- The HDD is from Apple and is 500 GB (I was using about 300GB I think)
Please let me know if you need any more information.
Thank you!
Julian

Hi Templeton,
Thanks for your answer. Is the external drive enclosure absolutely necessary? And will any 2.5" enclosure do if it is?
Thanks,
Julian

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