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Installing
a New Drive
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Now that you've determined what type of drive configuration
you have in the previous section, you can install the
new drive. This section is divided into similarly appropriate
parts, with steps common to all new installations here.
Before You Begin, You Need
A screwdriver
An open drive bay (either 51/4- or 31/2-inch)
Slide rails
3 1/2- to 5 1/4-inch mounting brackets (if you are putting
the drive in a 5 1/4-inch bay)
Mounting screws (come with the drive)
Proper length ribbon cable
1. Shut down, turn off, and unplug the PC.
2. Open the system.
3. Discharge your static.
The following sections are specific to the type of drive
configuration, and you should skip to the section that
suits your needs.
Replacing an IDE Drive
This section describes the process of replacing a drive
in a single drive system. For information on adding a
new drive, skip to the next section.
TIP: It is highly
recommended that you replace your old IDE controller with
a new EIDE controller. The additional cost is more than
worth it in performance gains.
1. Locate the old drive, unplug the power connector and
the 40-pin ribbon cable
Remove the 4-pin power connector.
Remove the 40-pin IDE ribbon cable.
2. Locate and remove the mounting screws. These are found
either on the side of the drive bay or in front
Remove the drive mounting screws.
3. Carefully slide the drive out, making sure not to snag
any other cables or wires in the process.
4. Remove and save any mounting brackets, slide rails,
and screws that may be attached. You can reuse them on
the new drive. That's the surest way of getting a good
fit.
Remove the old drive.
5. Attach any mounting brackets and/or slide rails from
the last step to the new drive.
6. Check the position of the key in your 40-pin ribbon
cable. This key assures the correct alignment of the cable
to the drive.
TIP: Don't panic if your
ribbon cable does not have a key; not all do. There will
be one colored wire at the side of the cable to indicate
the #1 pin position, and the drive will also indicate
this pin on its underside
7. Slide the new drive in place of the old one, and replace
all mounting screws.
CAUTION: When securing
a hard disk, be extremely careful to avoid stripping or
cross-threading a mounting hole. An unevenly mounted drive
will vibrate excessively. This can lead to premature drive
failure.
8. Reattach the ribbon cable, noting the position of the
key, or the #1 pin position.
9. Reattach the 4-pin power connector
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