Hard Drive Replacement Installing and removing hard disk drives in desktop computers.
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Hard Drive Replacement
Installing and removing hard disk drives in desktop computers
Objectives
• Distinguish between IDE and SATA drives
• Install a hard drive without damaging the computer
• Remove a hard drive without damaging the computer
Drive Interface – Cable Types
IDE
E-IDESATA
Power Adapter
PATA
Drive Interface – Drive Connections
IDE
SATA
ESD – Electro-Static Discharge
• Grounding Strap, or…
• Tap the metal case before unplugging
• ESD can cause damage to the sensitive electronics inside of the computer case
Getting to the guts…
Motherboard ConnectionsJetway motherboard with IDE and SATA connections
Installation
• Mounting the drive into a drive bay
• Making the connections
Retrieving Data
• Manufacturers
• Software
• Third party software packages
• USB docks
Drive Removal and Reassembly
• Cable connections• Mounting screws or clips
• Cable locations• Vibration
Congratulations!
You should now be able to add or replace a hard disk drive without causing damage or paying a costly repair bill.
REMEMBER…
Disk errors do not mean that your whole computer
is dead!