If you are running out of memory on your computer or need to back up your data, then an external hard drive will be the best solution. It can be quickly installed and reconnected from computer to computer.
Necessary
- - SATA disk;
- - a case for external SATA drives.
Instructions
Step 1
In order to install an external Sata drive, your computer must have a powerful power supply capable of delivering sufficient power. Therefore, before purchasing an additional hard drive, find out how much power your power supply is. Check with a professional to see if it has enough capacity to run multiple hard drives. And if necessary, replace it with a more powerful one.
Step 2
Also buy a special enclosure for external Sata drives from a computer store. Each store has a huge selection of such cases and it will not be difficult for you to choose the most optimal option for you. Such a case is connected to a computer via a USB port and is the most common among users.
Step 3
After purchasing the enclosure and the required Sata disk, you can contact the dealer to install your hard disk into the enclosure. Or you can do it yourself. To do this, you need to unscrew one screw, which is located next to the wire socket and, pushing the cover back a little, remove it.
Step 4
Next, you need to mount your hard drive so that the connectors from the board inside the case fit into the slots on the hard drive without too much effort. The hard drive should come in easily. Then close the cover and screw the screw back.
Step 5
Plug the cable that comes with the case into the socket and connect the hard drive via the USB port. However, it is worth noting that the data transfer rate of such external drives will no longer be as fast as on your internal hard drive.
Step 6
In order for you to have a higher data transfer rate or if you want to connect several hard drives to your computer at once, you need to buy a special case, which is more difficult to purchase than a regular one, since such cases are usually used for servers. But they are more convenient in that they have support for hot-swapping drives. You don't have to turn off your computer every time to remove the hard drive you want. You can do this even when the computer is on.
