To connect your old hard drive to your computer, you need to take certain precautions. Otherwise, you risk not only burning the hard drive, but also getting an electric shock.
Necessary
Personal computer, hard drive
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, you need to disassemble the computer case. Before you start this procedure, make sure that the system unit is not connected to the network. To get to the sector you need, you need to remove both side walls of the case. To do this, unscrew the screws securing them and pull out the walls. Now you can start connecting your hard drive.
Step 2
Before you connect the power cable and ribbon cable to the hard drive, secure it to the system unit. For this, special shelves are provided in the case. The device must be fixed with screws. Once you've secured the hard drive, connect the power cord and data cable to it. Make sure all connected wires are snug against the outputs of the device.
Step 3
Without assembling the case, connect the computer to the network and make sure that the device is working properly. In the event that the hard drive does not work, it is possible that it is damaged or the power pins or data cable are loose. If the device is working properly, you can assemble the case by securing the walls in their original position. Before fixing the walls of the system unit, it is advisable to de-energize the computer by disconnecting it from the network.
