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Watch our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. Audioman1 Thread Starter. Also verify that the two SATA connection ports in back of the drive are accessible. Secure the drive. Secure the drive into the drive bay by inserting two screws into each side of the hard drive through the corresponding holes in the drive bay.
Make sure to only use short screws designed for hard drives; if the screws are too long they could seriously damage the hard drive when it is running. Connect the SATA cables to the hard drive. Connect the insulated power cable with the wider tip into the larger connection port situated on the left-rear of the HDD. If the power cable does not fit easily, check to make sure that it is not upside down.
Connect the data cable to the smaller SATA port on the hard drive. If the power supply is older, it may not have any SATA power connectors. Molex plugs have four pins, and may be white or black. Connect the data cable to the motherboard.
If you are adding a new drive, you will need to connect the data cable to a SATA port on the motherboard if you are replacing and old drive, the data cable should already be connected. SATA ports are usually grouped together and labeled. Your primary boot drive should be connected to the lowest SATA port on your motherboard, unless otherwise specified in your motherboard documentation. You will need to install a motherboard that supports the SATA format. Finish the installation.
Once the hard drive is secured and connected, close up your computer and power it back on. Before you can use your new drive, you will need to format it. If you are replacing the primary drive or building a new computer, you will need to install your operating system. Follow one of the guides below for more detailed instructions: Install Windows 7.
Install Windows 8. Install Linux. Format your new storage drive. Method 2. Turn off the power switch on the back of the power supply, but leave the cable plugged in if possible. This will help keep you grounded. If you have to unplug everything, be sure to follow Step 2 closely. Open the case using the thumbscrews or a screwdriver if necessary. You will need to remove both side panels on many older cases and some newer ones in order to properly secure the drive.
Insert your new optical drive. Most optical drives are inserted from the front of the case. Secure the drive using two screws on each side, or by using rails if your case has them. Connect the power supply to the optical drive. If your power supply is older, it may only have Molex 4-pin connectors. Connect the optical drive to the motherboard. Use the smaller SATA data cable to connect the optical drive to the motherboard.
Use the SATA port on the motherboard directly after your last hard drive. You will need to install a new motherboard if you want to use your SATA drive. Once the optical drive is secured and connected, you can close up your computer and power it back on. Your new drive should be automatically detected, and any necessary drivers will be installed automatically. Method 3. Back up your data. Most laptops only have one hard drive slot, so if you replace your hard drive you will lose access to all of your old data.
Ensure that anything you need is properly backed up , and that you have your operating system installation discs handy to install the operating system after the new drive is installed.
Power down the laptop. Turn it over and remove the battery. Make sure that the power cable is not plugged it. Ground yourself, either by wearing an antistatic wrist strap, or by touching grounded metal. Access the old hard drive. The location varies from laptop to laptop, but generally it will be located behind a panel on the underside of the laptop. You may need to remove stickers to access all of the screws.
Usually, you can pull a piece of ribbon to pop the hard drive out of the connectors. The method will vary depending on your laptop model. The hard drive should be easy to remove from the laptop once it has been disconnected. Some hard drives will have cages attached to them. You will need to unscrew the cage and then attach it to the new hard drive before inserting it. Install your new drive.
Place the hard drive in the bay and press it firmly into the connectors. Make sure that the hard drive is lined up correctly before applying pressure. The hard drive should plug snugly into the connectors without a significant amount of force. Secure the hard drive with any screws or clips that you removed to get the old one out.
Close up the laptop. Once your hard drive is secured and the panels have been replaced, you can power up your laptop.
Your new hard drive should be recognized automatically, but will not boot since there is no operating system present. Follow one of the guides below for detailed instructions on reinstalling your specific operating system: [2] X Research source Install Windows 7. Install Windows Vista Install Linux. Yes, as long as the connectors match. Yes No. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1.
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