The problem of insufficient hard disk space is a headache for many personal computer users. Especially now, when there is a tendency to improve the quality of media files and the speed of the Internet allows you to download them in large quantities. Even with large disks, it is often not enough to do just one medium. The way out of this situation is to buy and install an additional hard drive.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose the model of the hard drive that suits you - be guided by the capacity, the level of noise they emit, the method of connection, the speed of recording information, the reputation of the manufacturer and, of course, the reviews of the owners.
Step 2
Shut down the computer, disconnect it from the power source. Unscrew all existing bolts holding the side walls of the system unit. Open the case and carefully read its contents.
Step 3
Pay special attention to connecting cables to an existing hard drive. Choose a location for the new drive - it should be such that the wires leading to it do not break or touch the motherboard. Also make sure (during operation the hard drive gets hot enough) that the air coming from the fan gets to the new hard drive. If you don't have an additional hard drive cooler, it's best to get one.
Step 4
Fix the new hard drive in the selected position with the fasteners you have. If they were not supplied with the disc, it is better not to use the first screws that fit in size, do not be too lazy and go to a computer store - there you can purchase special screws designed to mount exactly hard drives. Try to screw the hard drive to the computer case as tightly as possible.
Step 5
Connect the motherboard ribbon cable to the hard drive - it comes with the hard drive. Also connect the wires coming from the power supply. Be careful when connecting the loops - nothing should interfere with them and they should not be pulled.
Step 6
Turn on your computer. At first, the presence of a new hard drive will not be detected by the system, there is nothing to worry about. Open the "Start" menu or on the "Desktop" click on the "My Computer" icon with the right mouse button. Select "Map new local drive".
Step 7
In the window that opens, you will see on the right all disks and partitions found by the system. Choose among them "Disk X" (x is a serial number that may vary depending on the configuration of the computer), opposite which is written Unallocated. Right-click in the gray box opposite it and select the "Install" menu item.
Step 8
Determine the size of the partitions and the number of volumes of the new hard disk, enter the parameters you have chosen in the future configuration dialog box that appears. Choose a file system to format, NTFS is best. Give the hard drive or partitions a name. Start the process by clicking the next button.
Step 9
Restart your computer, check the working condition of the new hardware.
