homeFix Windows XPForumsecure
Although fixingmycomputer.com makes every effort to provide the most complete & accurate information, you remain fully liable of your own actions.

View Disclaimer

NEW: Computer Repair & Diagnostics Flowcharts.

Simply follow the steps in the flowcharts to get a diagnostic and repair guidance.


Installing a Hard Drive.



Computer Hard DriveFixingMyComputer

 

 

HDD install

Put your new hard drive in the slot provided for. It is usually toward the front end of the computer case. You must use screws to tighten the hard drive to the case (when the hard drive works, it creates lots of vibrations which could damage it in the long run)

hard drive case

Then, you must plug the data cable from the motherboard to the hard drive. Make sure you use that on the motherboard you are connecting to the blue slot!

motherboard hard drive connector

Connector the other end of the data cable to the hard drive and then connect the cable from the power supply to the hard drive.

hard drive data power cable

 

 

 

GoToMeeting - Online Meetings Made Easy

 

 

computer repair

 
           Home                          Computer Forum                          Fix Windows XP                           Secure & Back-up