How Do You Add Another Internal Hard Drive?
Adding another hard drive to your computer will not only increase storage capacity but also the value of your system. Most mass-market computers use either IDE (PATA) or SATA (Serial ATA) cables to connect hard drives to the motherboard, and you can use either kind of drive in conjunction with the operating system already installed on the primary hard drive. Installing a second hard drive in your desktop computer is easy if you follow a few simple steps. Back up important data stored on the primary drive, turn off the computer and then unplug it. Open the case and touch something metal to eliminate static charge. If necessary, refer to your owner’s manual to learn how to open your particular computer case. Determine what kind of cable system the computer has before purchasing a second hard drive. IDE drives use flat cables that are about 2 inches wide and have three or more connectors. SATA cables are thin and round and can only be used to connect one hard drive. Set the jumpers on the
