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• Can I add an additional hard drive storage?

  A 40 GB hard drive, I installed in my computer and I would like to know what would be the best practice to install an additional hard drive?

  A 40 GB hard drive, I installed in my computer and I would like to know what would be the best practice to install an additional hard drive?

  Basically, you have two choices:

  1. install a second hard drive (only possible if your computer has physical space for this)

  2. replace your 40 GB with a bigger drive.

  If you add or replace, there are two important factors you need to consider size and interface type.  Most laptops use 2.5-inch disks.  Most of office/towers use 3.5-inch disks.  There are several different hard drive interfaces, and you get a drive that has the same interface as your computer.

  Most older computers use the Parallel ATA interface (PATA or sometimes simply ATA).  These discs are also called IDE disks.  There are several variations, but those generally available today is the Ultra ATA66 IDE / ATA - 5, Ultra ATA100 IDE / ATA - 6 and the Ultra ATA133 IDE / ATA-7.  The numbers refer to the data transfer rate.  No matter the data transfer capacity of the disc, however, your actual data transfer rates will be limited by your motherboard.  Finally, you'll notice an RPM rating and a size of "cache".  For the performance, in general, the higher these numbers the better the performance.

  Number of computers more recent uses the interface Serial ATA (SATA).  There are three versions of the present.  SATA-1 (1.5 Gbps), SATA-2 (3 Gbps) and SATA-3 (6 Gbps).  However, given that you currently have a 40 GB drive, it is strong enough to bet that you have NOT of SATA.

  Another interface is SCSI.  You have probably not SCSI.

  The starting point is by identifying the brand and model of your computer.  If you have a desktop/Tower computer, you can buy almost any hard drive, that you like; laptops can be a bit more picky.  A good resource for readers (once you know what you want) is newegg.com  Drive Solutions offer one advice that should tell you what players are compatible with your computer.

  If you choose to replace rather than add them, you will need to 'clone' of your existing to the new drive.  To do this, you will need appropriate software.  Sometimes, the software basic disk of cloning comes with the disk (remember to read the product description or email/call the seller before you buy).  Sometimes, it is available as a free download from the manufacturer of the drive (for example, if you buy a Western Digital drive, WD has "Acronis True Image WD Edition Software").  Or you can get your own copy of various applications of cloning, some are free, but more for sale.

  If you replace a laptop (or a drive in a desktop/tower with no computer available drive Bay), you can buy an external hard drive enclosure.  There are a variety of them.  Just be sure to get one with the internal interface correctly to match the drive and an external interface that is compatible with your computer (usually, USB 2.0).  External hard disk enclosure are sometimes comes with disk cloning software.  And, once your new drive is in place and functioning satisfactorily, you can put the old drive in the box and erase (format) it and use it as a backup drive.

  Above sounds a lot more complicated than it is.  You will probably find even the process YouTube videos, if you look at.

• Adding an additional hard drive

  Have an emachine with windows vista upgrade, I put an extra GI on my PC to make 1.5 G. I want to add an additional hard drive. I now have a120GB hard drive. I have an another emachine with a 160 GB hard drive, but my problem is the 120 GB is 32 bit and the 160 GB is 64-bit. My question is that I can use the disk 160GB of hard drive without any problem, most 120 GB hard drive?

  The drive works perfectly.  Any hard drive can operate in 32-bit and 64-bit systems. Boulder computer Maven
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• Adding an additional hard drive in a small factor dc7900

  I try many ways to install an additional hard drive but no luck, was installing 2 Sata and Sata 3 decision-making, but did not work, just like to know if it is possible to add an additional Sata hard drive to the PC, one of the factory (Original) is too small, I thank you in advance...

  Always learning, is never too late

  Not sure if you have the ultra thin or small form factor (if)... but I don't see why you shouldn't be able to add an additional hard drive. In fact, HP has even some videos of support on how to do...

  http://h20464.www2.HP.com/resultsCSR.htm?prodSeriesId=3785403&MEID=15DB20AC-BA4B-4E1A-A5FE-6CBED2052DF0

  If you have the data and power cable attached, the reader should appear under the general tab of the BIOS. You shouldn't have to do something with jumpers on the drive and it does not matter what sata connector you put it in.

  Is that the new bad drive? Install in another PC to see if it works...

• Adding an additional HARD drive to Dell Dimension 4600

  HARD drive how much can this system take, I ask because I want to add an additional hunting with taken all readers currently in PC (2). Any help would be appreciated. Regards.Johno65

  Hi John,.

  Thank you for your response.

  Dimension 4600 system board connectors are as follows:

  • Connector 40 pin primary IDE channel
  • Connector 40 pin IDE secondary channel
  • Floppy drive 34 pin
  • 7-pin Serial ATA connector (2)

  The Dimension 4600 supports up to 4 ATA/100 devices on 2 IDE channels. However, it has flanges/casing for two drives internally accessible only. If you do not connect a third drive internally, there is no place to fix in the system chassis (such as the hard drive bays can contain only 2 hard drives) so it could be hung out of the system. Alternatively, you can connect external USB hard drives as needed on the system.

  Answer please if you have other queries.

  Thank you and best regards.

  Babita S
  #iworkfordell
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• OS x 10.8 guest - do not install additional hard drives at startup

  Hello

  I am running OSX ML 10.8.3 and Fusion 5.0.3 and whirl ML 10.8.3 and.app as a guest for Netboot and DeployStudio.

  I added additional virtual hard disks for this virtual machine for the storage of the image. They are IDE, drives hard line - standard stuff. Several times when I start the guest additional drives do not mount. In disk utility I see them but can mount them, and if I do a repair disk it just runs forever, does nothing I think. If I restart the guest they sometimes mount and are fine, no damage. Other times I have to restart several times to get them.

  Has anyone else seen elsewhere?

  Thank you

  Chris

  Hi Chris,

  Is there a reason you chose IDE instead of SCSI?

  Recent versions of Mac OS doesn't get along well with the virtual hard drives on our emulated PIIX4 IDE controller, which is why we default to SCSI drives creating Mac OS VMs and the addition of hard drives for them.  I strongly recommend that stick you with a SCSI virtual hard drives for Mac OS clients.

  See you soon,.

  --

  Darius

• Insert additional hard drive XPS 420

  I bought a WD additional 500 GB hard drive (same as the installed drive (OS))

  I followed the installation instructions (inserted to the SATA1 and SATA2 during testing). At the start, I checked the BIOS details and two hard drives present ability. Both drives show on the devices and explore only (OS) Manager and DVD players are visible, not the new HD.

  RAID is enabled and set to 0. SATA 0-4 set on "on".

  Any ideas why not visible in HD Explorer greatly appreciated.

  Danno1

  
  

• Pavilion 510-p127c: I can install an additional hard drive in the model 510-p127c

  Is there a space to install a second hard drive for storage in the PC?

  There are only 2 Sata Headers (for devices) on the motherboard.

  The only solution would be a USB3.0 external hard drive.

• HP 15 au074sa: additional hard drive

  This laptop comes with a 256 GB ssd, but it this laptop has the space for a hard drive as well?

  Hello

  It uses M.2 SSD:

  http://support.HP.com/za-en/product/HP-Pavilion-15-au000-notebook-PC-series/10862158/document/c05182233

  Yes, it can accommodate a normal HARD disk (up to 9.5 mm thickness), but you can buy the part 856352-001 to connect.

  Please note: you cannot do it yourself, this will void warranty for sure.

  Kind regards.

• Pavilion 550-154na: additional hard drive

  Someone has installed an extra in a PAV 550-154na hard drive please?

  The status bar which seems to be there for this purpose is taken up in part by the SSD & there is no obvious place to go. Upgrade manual is no help at all.

  The model is supposed to be able to upgrade to a second hard drive, which I confirmed the order & later with Suport HP.

  Thank you very much.

  After a long session of frustrating chat to HP technical support followed a much more fruitful telephone conversation, looks like this came to a dead end. but at least I have the opportunity to put my HARD drive in a case and use it outside. Thanks for your help people. not the result I wanted, but at least I learned a few things.

• adding additional hard drive

  I've added some Rams, dvd player and hard drive on my desktop pc HP Pavilion P7-1235.

  All have been recognized "Rams, dvd and HDD player" in office management.

  My problem is that I can't access the new disc hard second "seagate barracuda 1 TB" because it does not show on my computer page.

  The new dvd player is there but not the hard drive.

  Q What should I do to access this new second hard drive.

  Access the "computer management / Disk Management Console" and initialize the disk. See http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/22069.aspx for more information, if necessary.

  Please send Bravo

• Pavilion p6-2033de: mounting an additional hard drive to the Pavilion p6 2033de

  I want to get an extra hard drive in this machine (SSD).  Can you tell me what I need to do?  It doesn't seem to be an extra Bay for another hard drive, although there is certainly a spare SATA connector on the motherboard and a spare power connector.  Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.

  Hello

  Your PC is not configured for multiple drives.

  1. If you don't use your optical drive then remove it and use a 5.25 "adapter 2.5".  You can always get an external adapter or an enclosure for the optical drive.
  2. Use a 3.5 "to 2.5" adapter and attach the SSD to the bottom of the PC.
  3. This double stacking support 3.5 "HD with a 3.5" to 2.5 "adapter might work.
  4. You might be able to bolt the SSD on the area just above the hard drive. Try to align the SSD at inside the fame of some of the existing holes.  This thread can give you some ideas.

• Install additional hard drive on HP Pav p6202f

  I have maxed out my 'C' drive (& my "Factory" is now in the Red) and want to add a disk hard extra 2 t.  I have no problem to enter the Pavilion or the withdrawal of the HDD cage that contains now the C"" drive.  My question is this:

  1) there are 2 options available on cable (P3 & P5) beam - which should I use?

  2) there are 2 options available on the motherboard power source (SATA # & SATA4) which should I use?

  (3) once it is plugged in, can I just move all the 'C' existing to the new disk, shut down the computer, make the wiring harnesses and use the 2 new t as my 'C' drive and clean the old 'C' drive and use it as extra memory?

  (4) will automatically be windows 7 rechognize the new drive and format? or is there a procedure I need to follow?

  (5) I'm going to be VERY optimistic and say when it's over, what else can I add or change my computer to improve its performance?

  Thank you!!!

  Nevin

  Your making a hypothesis that is not valid. So let's restart your process.

  The link to the wizard disk Seagate (the downloadable program) was valid, but I'll him direct more the manual.

  Unplug the power cord. Place the unit on its side, open side panel. Disconnect your DVD data and power cables.  (temporarily the measure). Connect the new drive with these cables. You can ask/prop the new drive on a piece of cardboard. Reconnect the power cord and computer to boot.  The next is to know how to prepare the new hard drive, then READ very carefully TWICE before taking any action.

  Start, Control Panel, administrative tools, then:

  • Click here to open the computer management. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  • In the left pane, under storage, click Disk Management.

  Lets check in disk management. Your startup disk will appear a Disk0. Stay away that.

  The added disk should appear as Disk1. It's the "new" command

  • Click on a region not allocated on your "new" hard disk1 and then click New Simple Volume.
  • In the new Volume Simple Wizard, click Next.
  • Type the size of the volume you want to create in megabytes (MB) or accept the maximum size by default, and then click Next.
  • Accept the default drive letter or choose a different drive letter to identify the partition, and then click Next.
  • In the Formater Partition dialog box, do one of the following:
  • • If you don't want to format the volume right now, click on do not format this volume and then click Next.
    • To format the volume with the default settings, click Next.

  Review your choices and then click Finish.

  The formatting process can take more than an hour. To relax. Do not leave the screen. Do not charge anything. After that it ends...

  Read the instructions of the wizard disk. He explains how to clone the old drive. When the cloning program is complete, it will reboot. After that, pop a message, something like 'Diskwizard Complete. "  Turning off power then swap out hard disks physically and re - connect the DVD player.  The old drive is now disconnected. Restart the system. If everything is correct, power down, then replace side panel. Enjoy.

• DV9310us / additional hard drive

  I have a Hitachi Travelstar5K320. He'll be back in my extra hard drive Bay. The same connectors.

  jasonkillion wrote:

  I have a Hitachi Travelstar5K320. He'll be back in my extra hard drive Bay. The same connectors.

  Hello

  The connectors on the laptop are SATA and the hard drive is SATA II. However, your laptop supports only up to the hard drives of 160 GB at 5400 RPM or a 200 GB 4200 RPM one... The higher than those mentioned drives may not work...

• Adding an additional hard drive to a p2-1334 HP

  Never thought I would hear myself say that 500 GB was insufficient, but it is.

  Can I add an extra terabyte as a slave to this PC?

  Thanks in advance for any help

  -Greg

  Your desktop HP p2-1334 has only two SATA ports and no physical space in the case of 2nd hard drive. Short answer is a resounding no you can, however, replace the current 500 GB drive with a greater capacity. 1 TB to 2 TB

  Please send BRAVO