1. Hard Drive Replacement Installing and removing hard disk drives in desktop computers

2. Objectives Distinguish between IDE and SATA drives Install a hard drive without damaging the computer Remove a hard drive without damaging the computer

3. Drive Interface – Cable Types IDE E-IDE SATA Power Adapter PATA

4. Drive Interface – Drive Connections IDE SATA

5. 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

6. Getting to the guts…

7. Motherboard Connections Jetway motherboard with IDE and SATA connections

8. Installation Mounting the drive into a drive bay Making the connections

9. Retrieving Data Manufacturers Software Third party software packages USB docks

10. Drive Removal and Reassembly Cable connections Mounting screws or clips Cable locations Vibration

11. Congratulations! You should now be able to add or replace a hard disk drive without causing damage or paying a costly repair bill.

12. REMEMBER… Disk errors do not mean that your whole computer is dead!