Adding a second drive to my Optiplex 755

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• Second HD in an Optiplex 755

  Hi guys

  I just bought a refurbished Optiplex 755 mini tower it as a disk sata hard with Win7 pro, but I would like to install a second hard drive to install Win XP

  I have problems making and the second hard drive must be sata0 in bios like the first Hd!

  I don't plan on doing a dual boot, but just toggle the drive I want with the key F12

  Thank you

  Thank you very much for the quick reply JackShack, so now I formats the drive Win7 knowing that everything should be good, either by the way, I find it easy to understand the way you explain things

• Satellite P300-16 t - adding a second drive HARD-success!

  I have added a second hard drive today for my Toshiba P300-16 t.

  I realized that I had a Toshiba SATA drive in a USB disk device that would spare - 250 gb.

  I improvised by removing the feet spread on the cover of the second cage to hard disk using a sharp knife. I put the Bank in place ensuring maximum safety. I also used a heat-resistant material (say what) to secure the drive up as readers are rarer than hen's teeth. I made sure that the reader also had room to breathe. The cover was then released and I turned on my computer and it found the new HDD, the installed drivers at home but hey presto! Another 250 GB to play with.

  Now, I did it is because I call four FSA in the United Kingdom but they weren't any help by providing a cage for the second disc.
  Two said they only deal with businesses and not individuals.
  Others have said that they only provide power cables and batteries!
  Hope that my Tosh never goes down and I must use their services...

  Anyway, I don't recommend anyone do what I just - it is possible if you are a bit adventurous...

  Have you used the Hotglue?

  Surely, you can get the FSA HARD drive media. Unless there is a global shortage on cradles P300: p

• Problem adding a second drive to VM after P2V using Stand Alone inverter

  Hello

  Let me preface this with anguish and you say how much of a hassle it has been from the beginning.

  We owe to P2V a server having a 25gig main drive and a 8gig of secondary disk for data. We had to move the files a long distance with the help of FTP, so offers them to us in some regions, by ensuring that all files have reached their proper destination.

  We have the files downloaded in the SAN and much to my surprise, the second disc of data showed as a *-flat.vmdk file without header hard file. I opened the browser and the virtual machine added to the inventory, but couldn't turn on with the second disc attached. I removed the second disk of the virtual machine and it has started well. But now I have a car I can access.

  I would like to convert the *-file flat.vmdk to work hard file but I'm not sure how with my limited resources. I don't have the vSphere client to work with. I downloaded the RCLI for vSphere but I have to be honest, I'm not very good with scripts.

  I tried following this tutorial: http://KB.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US & cmd = displayKC & externalId = 1002511

  But the notes are asking me to use the console, which I do not have access with 4 ESXi and vSphere Client.

  Attached is the original .vmx file that was created during the P2V

  You will also find a screeshot of the files I work with that

  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  Welcome to the communities.

  You can run through to revive the P2V conversion and just select the second drive. It's probably the easiest get right.

  You can access the console on ESXi using the Mode of Tech Support

  For 4.1 http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1017910/

  For 4 http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1003677/

  You can take a look at http://sanbarrow.com/vmdk/disktypes.html

  Forum - VMware communities forums upgrade notice will be upgraded the weekend of December 12. The forum will be in playback mode only the Friday 10 December 18: 00 PST until Sunday December 12 2 AM PST.

• HP Envy TouchSmart, m7 j-000dx: adding a second drive

  I want to add a second drive of my laptop HP Envy TouchSmart (17.3 ") since I was a lot of data on my current SSD.

  My question is that the computer will support the SSD and SSHD readers?

  Are there restrictions on the size of the disk (to 1, 2-4).

  I had my HP Envy since 7/2013 and am currently using Windows 10 (64-bit).   I've updated RAM 16 MB (max for this phone).  The material is otherwise original.

  It has been frustrating to look for information, if I can do it at all and, if so, what can I use for this second disc.  Thank you.

  Here is the Service Manual:

  Manual

  The laptop is essentially identical to the series of 17 t-j000xx want so that they share a textbook. I used to own a model 17 t - j029nr that would be about the same as yours. The laptop has 2 size hard disk bays 2.5 inches and there is a slot on the motherboard for a reader to the WSSD mSATA.

  This video shows how to add a second hard drive.

  https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=wx3dMGXrGCc

  The company that made the video, www.newmodeus.com also sells hardware, you need to add a second drive.

  http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?Main_Page=product_info&cPath=2_5&products_id=542

  I bought one of these and used to install a second hard drive in mine. It may be a mechanical drive an SSHD or a 2.5 inch SATA SSD. It can be of 7 mm or 9.5 mm thick and is limited in size only by what you can find on the market. I think that 2 TB is still the larger disk of 2.5 inch 9.5 mm there.

  The only complication is going to be if you do not have an mSATA 32 gig drive in the computer as it should be removed if you are running an SSD. Looks like you don't have a disc mSATA. Post back with more questions about it he gets the kind of technique and not need to go if this is not a problem for you.

  If it's 'the Answer' please click on 'Accept as Solution' to help others find it.

• Add the second drive of my OPTIPLEX 7010

  I would double the memory up to 32 GB and add a 2nd drive in my Optiplex, bought with a 3-year plan.

  Is could someone please tell me if this could result in the cancellation of the service plan?

  WGR

  I would double the memory up to 32 GB and add a 2nd drive in my Optiplex, bought with a 3-year plan.

  Is could someone please tell me if this could result in the cancellation of the service plan?

  WGR

  N °

  But the service plan does not cover damage caused by the addition of customer parts installed.

  Bev.

• Adding a second SSHD to an Optiplex 9020

  I would like to install a second internal hard drive solid-state in an Optiplex 9020.  I don't want to use these two drives as a RAID pair.  I want a second disc to be autonomous for the storage of data.  What should I set the Bios to ATA for the second hard drive to be initilized?  I set the BIOS to AHCI and started operating system, but the second disc was not available in the directory.  I set the BIOS to ATA and Windows wouldn't start.  The warning was real.  Replace the RAID BIOS and we are at square one.  I have to leave the game of BIOS to ATA and reload the operating sysem to have two independent drives C: and D:?

  Hi Mike,.

  What you need to do is to use disk management to partition the drive, then it will appear in Explorer.

  Good luck!

• Adding a second drive to a dv7-2180us

  I recently bought a new dv7-2180us to replace my older zv5000 of 5 years who has been/is having supply problems. I want to take the drive of the zv5000 and place as a 2nd hard drive in the new laptop (mainly because I don't want to have to fight to keep the old lit long enough to transfer files). Is it possible to do so, and if so do I need something more to mount the drive.

  Thanks for any help.

  Sabrina

  Not exactly. The drive is not compatible with the equipment of the new HP. (IDE connector old to a more recent IDE to Sata connector.)

  You could get an external enclosure and get this support, or you could get a cable adapter, like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812156015

  I recommend the latter, myself. I have one and it works fantastic for information on older hard drives. It does not have technical knowledge to use, but I think you could probably understand.

• New HP and adding a second hard drive

  Just bought a HP Pavilion HPE h8xt, will, adding a second drive, and once that happens, the warranty? The second hard disk will be the data from my old computer and serve storage.

  Hi TIF

  Who should not void the warranty unless you damage the hardware while making it... for not to spill a drink on your PC

  Here is a support document which should help you to install the second disk hard after PC arrives:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c02862607

  I hope this helps.

• HP Pavilion 510n - adding the Second hard drive?

  A few questions...

  1. is there a size limit for any player second, I would like to add?

  2. What is the procedure for adding the second disc?

  -J' added a second drive to an OLD pc before and it involved linking the second slot on an IDE cable, change the jumper on the slave drive settings, and modify the bios settings... it would be similar?

  Hello TSobiech, it is always best to ask to order a part that is not compatible with a certain system.

  The hard disk that you show the link should work perfectly. Even if it's an ATA100, and your system supports ATA33/66, this disc should still work but will be downclocked to ATA66 speed.

  Here is another link to a 250 GB IDE HDD if you might be interested.

  You won't notice much, if any, degradation in performance to the difference in speed. These IDE drives are higher than the price a SATA with the same capacity, but they are becoming harder to find.

  Since you want to be using as operating in car system, but just a backup drive, they want to make a difference.

  If you want to make use of the full speed of ATA100, you could add a map of IDE controller supporting ATA100, but I really don't think it would.

  Since you mentioned the intermediate layer of IDE as not being used, you can connect the new drive to this connector.

  Now, there are a few things that you should check that you install the new hard drive. These are the connectors of jumper on hard drives.

  This is the very small plastic with metal inserts, at the end of the hard drive where are the other connectors.

  I always use the CSEL (CS) on two hard drives. Readers may already have jumpers to this setting (jumpers connection), but if not, you must set two hard drives the selection of cables (CS).

  Since the current IDE hard drive is the boot hard drive and an ATA66, it must be connected to thin ribbon cable connector, as it is now, and the new hard drive attached to the middle connector IDE. The slowest speed of the two hard drives will result in two hard drives running at the slower of the two speeds. It will work very well.

  You need to partition and format the new hard disk before it can be used. This can be done from Windows if necessary.

  I hope this helps.

• Dell Optiplex 755 adding second hard drive

  I have a Dell Optiplex 755 and I would like to add a second hard drive (160GB 3.5 "SATA Hard Drive Western Digital WD1600AAJS) to have more space, because I think that the stock 75 GB is not enough for me. So I wonder if I need a new power supply or additional data and power cables.

  Thank you.

  The mini tour has two positions for the drives.  See the manual...

  NOTE from the ADMIN: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell >

  The two positions of hard disks are next to each other.

  Yes, you will need to provide a SATA cable

• Dell Optiplex 755 hard drive upgrade

  I wanted to update my dell optiplex 755 (a second) by adding a new hard drive, it will suit the original (80 GB) and another to add, what type of hard drive I need to purchase, would need additional cables.

  You get an APRICORN DRIVE WIRE and clone the old to the new, if it's a new empty hard drive.

  You F12 boot the CD supplied with the kit and clone the old to the new drive.

  http://www.Amazon.com/Apricorn-DriveWire-universal-adapter-ADW-USB-Kit/DP/B000QY9KIS

  The software is delivered with the drive from Apricorn wire works fine until windows 7.  The latest version of the software works with windows 8.

  http://www.Apricorn.com/media/uploads/EZGigIV_Manual.PDF

  Norton Ghost works up to 7 also.  The latest version of acronis claims to work with windows 8.  I love the thread in the car because you get a bootable CD and you do not have to install anything.

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  Highlights

  Compatible with almost any 2.5 "or 3.5" IDE/PATA or SATA Hard Drive

  Offers a Plug-and-Play connectivity

  Comes with USB 2.0, cable, AC adapter / CC and CD now upgraded to Apricorn

  Overview

  The DriveWire IDE/PATA/SATA hard drive adapter USB of Apricorn is an ideal solution to transfer data from a desktop or laptop PC to a disk hard nine in a few easy steps. With this map of the driveway, you can easily transfer your OS, data, applications, documents, address books, e-mail, settings, and preferences - from the old drive to a new drive in a few easy steps. DriveWire adapter comes with "Upgrade Suite" from Apricorn which features EZ Gig II software cloning for Windows and shirt pocket SuperDuper for Mac. Simply attach your 2.5 "or 3.5" hard drive to the connector on the head of cable from DriveWire. Then plug the AC adapter and USB cable. Today, start your computer by using the bootable CD 'Suite Upgrade' and the brand and the exact clone of the old drive to a new drive. Once the transfer is complete, install the new hard drive in the desktop or laptop and the computer will boot just as usual.

  This DriveWire adapter provides a SATA connector for new readers of style as well as 44 pins for a laptop IDE HDD / PATA 2.5 "and a connector 40 pin for a standard 3.5" hard disk IDE/PATA, allowing you to connect a hard drive into any desktop or laptop with a USB 2.0 port. This adapter eliminates the need for a separate box for each hard disc and is compatible with almost any 2.5 "or 3.5" IDE/PATA or SATA hard drives. All these features, this DriveWire adapter is an ideal solution for those who need immediate or temporary access to a hard drive.

  # Part manufacturer: ADW-USB-KIT

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  Connects to any laptop or hard drive or SSD

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• Second choice HD for a Dell Optiplex 755

  Hi all

  I just bought a Dell Optiplex 755 to replace the Zino HD 400, which eventually gave the soul. My question is: can I use the hard disk of 1 TB of the ZINO as second player for the 755 and can I buy a plug adapter for the second span Prewired in the 755 that would fit the Zino HD?

  Thanks for any help you can give.

  Will be

  Looks like the Zino has a SATA 2 HARD drive, so you shouldn't have any problems in the 755, unless you have the screenshot form factor that supports only a SATA hard drive, and you may have to remove the floppy drive the other models of form factor, if installed, to make room for a second HDD.

  You will probably be able to use the same data the Zino SATA cable the 755. Read the Manual for more information on the installation of a second HDD in your specific form factor.

• HP Envy 17 K2Z68AV: Adding a second hard drive for HP Envy 17 K2000 Series notebook PC

  So, I have been looking around for more information on adding a second HDD/SDD in my model of laptop computer on the web, but can't find anything on my specific model. Many places say K-series laptops have only one hard drive Bay, and that you use a hard drive caddy optical Bay. Moreover, I found videos of very similar models being dismantled, which seem to have only room for 1 hard drive. However, I was told to support twitter HP want all 17 have 2 hard drive slots. Can I get a confirmation, just to be sure?

  Hey @MrMdr,

  Thank you for visiting the HP Forums! A place where you can find solutions for your problems with the help of the community!
  
  I stumbled upon your post on the laptop and wanted to help you! I looked in your question about your Notebook HP ENVY - 17 t - k200 CTO, model #K2Z68AV and concerns with the second span. Looking to 256 GB SATA m2 (MLC) that could be used for storage only. It is a hard drive, but it fits differently than the main hard drive. Hereis a link to your manual page 2 which shows the specifications.

  It shows you how to install this on page 68 of the manual.

  Please let me know how it goes.
  
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• Adding second drive of DVD to H8-1234.

  The H8-1234 has an open slot and a power connector of alternatives for adding a second DVD player.  However, the existing SATA cable has only one connector. HP offers a cable two connector? Can I use a SATA cable two connectors "generic"?  Finally, the H8-1234 will work with a second DVD disc?  Thank you.

  Here are the specifications of your desktop HP Pavilion HPE h8-1234. According to specifications, your system has six (6) SATA connectors on the motherboard. Unlike the IDE/PATA, SATA supports only one device per cable. Install another CD/DVD/BluRay drive will require you to buy another SATA data cable to make it work. And YES, the computer will function normally with a second optical drive installed.