How Do You Install An Ultra ATA Hard Drive Into A Gateway Computer?
When new, a Gateway computer may seem like it has plenty of storage. After using the machine for a few years, however, the hard drive will become quite cluttered, and it will soon be necessary to add a second hard drive or to replace the original with a larger one. The majority of Gateway computers in use today use the older Ultra ATA technology, rather than the newer Serial ATA hard drive interface. The following instructions will help you to install an Ultra ATA hard drive into a Gateway computer. Check your Gateway computer manual to ensure that the system supports ATA or IDE drives. The two terms are used interchangeably in most cases. Purchase a new hard drive from a reputable computer parts vendor. In most cases, the drive will be referred to as an Ultra ATA drive, but the terms Parallel ATA and IDE may also be used. Shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Open the case, according to the instructions outlined in the computer manual. A screwdriver may be necessary. Moun
