2006-10-21 10:48:02 · 8 answers · asked by jay 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Sure, you can! I even have 4 on one of mine that I built for implementation as my home network server in a custom case.
But most consumer computers are set up for two hard drives at the most.
Did you want to know how to install two drives in one PC?...Tutorial follows...
http://freepctech.com/pc/001/installing_ide_devices.shtml
2006-10-21 11:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by midnightlydy 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
some computers only have one plug on the "ribbon" that plugs into the hard drive. if u need a "ribbon" with two plugs, you can get one at an electronics place or old computer store. on some hard drives there is a little black "jumper" or spacer looking thing about half the size of an eraser and flat. it is plugged in between the power supply plug-in and the "ribbon" plug on the hard drive. it has letters telling you which way to put it. MS is for master or single drive. SL is for "slave" drive (your second one). if you dont already have a second one, just get a cheap computer ("tower") for 10 or 20 bucks at a thrift store and take the hard drive out, put the "pin" onto the SL (slave) setting and turn it on. it may ask if you want to keep the new configuration, press f1 for yes and it will add it automatically. when you go to "computer" on start-up menu or desktop it will have new drive (probably as "drive e" (unless it bumps cd-rom to E and makes new drive D (done all the time)
2006-10-21 11:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by hell oh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To determine if a second hard drive can be added to your computer, you need to open the case of your computer (with the power off) and verify:
1. There is an unfilled drive bay (either 3.5 inch or 5.25 inch) inside the computer where the hard drive can be mounted.
2. The hard drive ribbon cable can reach both the new drive and the old drive and will not be pulled out of the motherboard.
3. An unused large power connector exists for the drive.
Hopefully, your system can handle an additional drive and now you can begin shopping for a new drive.
Retail Kit or OEM bare drive? Unless you are very sure of yourself, I would recommend you buy a drive kit. A drive kit includes all necessary parts and software to get your drive up and running with the least amount of hassle. OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or bare drives, are typically just the drive itself in an antistatic sleeve with no documentation whatsoever. While you can save a few bucks buying OEM, you have to know how to use the "fdisk" and "format" DOS commands to get your drive running or you can use Windows XP's hard drive commands.
2006-10-21 10:59:01 · answer #3 · answered by ladeehwk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can put two hard drives in one PC . One Primary and the other slave. I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
2006-10-23 23:03:00 · answer #4 · answered by blsruthi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to make the second one a slave drive by using the link at the back of the drive.
2006-10-21 10:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine's got 2 hard drives - husband put them in for me.
2006-10-21 10:50:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur question is to put 2 hard drive on a pc? just put it, n install it. make 1 primary disc, and other seconday disc. or ur formatted both n make onto many partition, thats the way
2006-10-21 10:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by ANol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if there are two spots to clip them in. Mine has my old drive (4gb) and new drive (80gb).
Good Luck
2006-10-21 10:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋