How to add a new hard drive to my computer?

Question

I have a computer (purchased from Mesh in the UK a couple of years ago) and I want to install a new hard drive so I have 2. I currently have a SATA 200Gb does this mean I will need another SATA? Does anyone know of a good online guide? Thanks

Answer 1

Install Hard Drive
Instructions

* STEP 1: Turn off the computer but leave the power cord plugged in.
* STEP 2: Remove the computer cover.
* STEP 3: Touch a metal part of the computer to ground yourself, or use a grounding strap.
* STEP 4: Locate the ribbon cable connected to the existing hard drive.
* STEP 5: Change the master/slave designation of the second hard drive (see Related eHows).
* STEP 6: Connect the second hard drive to the second connector on the cable (colored strip should be closest to the power cable). If the cable does not have a second connector, replace it with one that does, or use a second ribbon cable to attach the second hard drive to the motherboard (if a second drive port is available).
* STEP 7: Connect an available power cable to the hard drive.
* STEP 8: Insert the hard drive into an available drive bay and secure with screws.
* STEP 9: Replace the computer cover.

Add Hard Drive to CMOS Setup
Instructions

* STEP 1: Start the computer.
* STEP 2: Enter the CMOS setup program (the system generally indicates which key to press), immediately after memory check.
* STEP 3: Use arrow keys to select Autodetect option (or comparable option for your computer) if it is available, and press Enter. If this option is not available, see step 5 to manually enter the drive parameters.
* STEP 4: In the Autodetect screen, enter Y to select the default settings for each drive that is installed and bypass settings for uninstalled drives. The screen will return to the main setup screen. Continue to step 8.
* STEP 5: To manually enter drive parameters, select the setup screen that displays hard drive parameters (usually Standard or Main screen).
* STEP 6: Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of drive parameters.
* STEP 7: Select the set of parameters that most closely represents your drive and does not exceed the drive volume (such as 2 GB) and press Enter.
* STEP 8: Press Enter or OK (or Esc if the other keys are not available) to accept the new setting.
* STEP 9: Use arrow keys to select Save and Exit setup and press Enter. The computer restarts, indicating the presence of the second drive. Your drive is ready.

Answer 2

See the previous respond. It appears like the previous disk has an previous O/S on it that's getting used FIRST in the booting technique. My wager is that the laptop is in all threat attempting as properly from the previous disk that it sees first, and Vistapersistent has logically grow to be the '2nd' power. attempt this: Re-connect the cables for the previous and new drives, noting the size of each and every. Then reboot the laptop, entering into the motherboard SETUP reveal. on the 1st reveal (orpersistent reveal) shop in mind the order and names of the two drives, then set the BOOT precedence to be sure the newpersistent first... The order i desire to propose presently: a million. CDROM 2. no longer uncomplicated disk (the newpersistent could be chosen) 3. Disabled/None as quickly as the laptop boots appropriate in VISTA, you're able to see the newpersistent aspersistent C:, and the previous one as D:. you ought to use domicile windows Explorer to decide on thepersistent D:, and then precise-click to "format..." the oldpersistent.

Answer 3

Your motherboard *may* support IDE drives - you will have to check the motherboard manual.

If you have one CD or DVD drive on an IDE channel you could add a second drive (making sure the master & slave jumpers are set correctly). The HDD transfer rate will be limited by the CD/DVD device though.

SATA has better data transfer rates, so using that over IDE is logical :)

Answer 4

Go to www.kenyada.com and click on to building a computer and there you will be able to read and see illustrations of everything you need to know. You can also go to
www.howstuffworks.com and click on Computer Stuff. Scroll down to the relevant topic.

Answer 5

I would recommend you get an external usb connected drive they are becoming quite cheap now.
Advantages are you would not have to mess around in your computer, (if it ain't broke don't fix it) you would be able to transport it to another computer in the future.

Answer 6

No you can install an IDE drive

Answer 7

install microsoft xp office and go to after ainstalltion programme files in c: then open there micosoft folder ther u saw template tehn open them and how then look and edit them better for u

Answer 8

Just open the cpu and connect the fat cables in the largets slot.
U will have to re-install ur O.S

Answer 9

Here you go
http://www.g4tv.com/screensavers/features/29084/Add_a_Second_Hard_Drive.html
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