To store information, modern users require more and more hard disk space. Many people solve the problem by connecting additional hard drives to the computer.
Necessary
access to the Internet
Instructions
Step 1
Determine the type of hard drive that will work for your computer. Study a paper copy of the instructions for the motherboard or look at the necessary information on the official website of the manufacturer of this device. Modern computers are equipped with a SATA slot through which the motherboard and hard drive are connected.
Step 2
It should be noted that DVD drives are connected to some motherboard models via the IDE port. This makes it possible to use this channel to connect the motherboard to the hard drive. Open the lid of the system unit and find out the presence of certain ports. The IDE slot is a thin wide ribbon cable, while the SATA slot is a small wire with a small rectangular connector.
Step 3
Purchase a new hard drive. You should not choose a hard drive larger than 500 GB if you are not sure that your motherboard supports relatively new hard drives. Information about this can be obtained on the website of the manufacturer of this motherboard model.
Step 4
Turn off your computer and unplug the AC power cord. Connect the new hard drive to the selected connector. Turn on your PC and hold down the Delete key. After opening the BIOS menu, navigate to Boot Device. Find the Boot Priority section and open it. Install your old hard drive opposite the First Boot Device item. This is required for the operating system to boot successfully.
Step 5
Press the F10 key to restart the computer while maintaining the configured settings. After the operating system has finished loading, wait for the definition of a new hard drive. Format it fully. This will ensure the stable operation of your device, saving you the trouble of losing data. Divide the hard drive into partitions if necessary.
