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!