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-IDE SATA 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 Connections Jetway 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!