Tuesday 12 January 2016

The Replacement Hard Drive Process

By Robert Williams


When purchasing any part of the computer, it is advisable that you understand and verify that the part is suitable for the intended uses. The spare part must meet the purpose you are buying it to fit. Unfortunately, with most parts frequently changing, it becomes frustrating and confusing when it comes to shopping for these supporting parts. This article covers the basic considerations that you ought to consider during the upgrading and procuring of these items. Replacement hard drive is a process that requires the skills and knowledge of trained computer experts who will understand the steps followed in both the upgrading and purchasing procedures.

When adding a new drive, makes sure you have enough disk space and a desktop computer. You can add the new one without having to replace the old one. The new hard drive will ensure you have more space without having to do away with the existing files. There will be no installment of new programs or loss of the older ones. You will still have your old files running and you can add more programs as there is more space.

Once you realize your computer or laptop is misbehaving, start backing up your files and important programs. Make sure you have an external storage that you use for the backup process before replacing the older disk. Cloning the files is the best option when it comes to the backup methods. The cloning software will make the process even easy and successful. Copying the files manually to a DVD and other external masses is another option.

When removing the older disk, make certain that the room is well lite and you have enough space to use for your working. Turn the laptop upside down when removing the disk. All the tools and instruments, such as the screwdriver should be the appropriate ones. Remove the battery of the laptop to gain access to the internal hardware.

The make of the laptops may differ, but the arrangement of the internal hardware is the same. In case you do not get the enough access, you can go ahead and remove the covers of the machine. All these activities must be carried out in a gentle manner to ascertain that no part get lost. Open all the screws for the hardware to open and all connectors must be in good shape after opening.

Check on the interface of your new storage body that it uses when connecting and communicating with the computer. The SATA, IDE, SCSI, and the external bodies like the USB, Parallel, and the FireWire are the commonly available interface. Before choosing any interface, understanding how these interfaces apply to the computer.

After the new disk is in place, the next step is configuring the new disk. Fix all the screws back into their respective places. Start the configuration procedures. The BIOS will automatically detect your new drive is making the configuration process easier. Use the on-screen guidelines when conducting the method.

Installing the operating system (OS) is the last step. Copy all your files and programs from the backing up garget and there you have it. Assign a password to important documents to prevent any unwanted access from the unauthorized person.




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