Hard Drive Question

[RGX]

A quick Google, Microsoft has a simple tutorial for you.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...2Fharddrive.asp

[Askjeevesbot]

I can see the fun i will have if i upgrade

[Marius24]

k so my hard drive should be comming on wednesday

does it go here is the spare slot?

[ObiWan]

yes that should be OK

[Marius24]

I've heard about formatting or partitioning hard drives. will i have to do any of that or will it be ready to use once installed?


Thanks for all your help btw

[callum]

If you are getting that maxtor drive you can use maxblast to create partitions and format the drive. Max Blast

You can also do it from windows if you go to the control panel->performance and maintenance->administrative tools->computer management. Then select disk managment then select the drive to be formatted.

Also, make sure you have screws to fix the hardrive in position, as the drive will more than likley come without them.

[DWk]

http://www.upgradingandrepairingpcs....deos/index.asp

Check that out. Really good site

[Marius24]

Originally posted by callum@8 February 2004 - 23:46
Also, make sure you have screws to fix the hardrive in position, as the drive will more than likley come without them.

Does anyone know what size, type and how many screws i need so i can go get them tomorrow

[Marius24]

would they be the sameones used to hold my current hard drive in with?

[clocker]

Originally posted by Marius24@9 February 2004 - 15:18
would they be the sameones used to hold my current hard drive in with?

Yes, they will be exactly the same.
All computer components are standardized and use the same hardware.
Chances are good that your new unit will come with the necessary screws and probably a new IDE cable also.
Read the manual that comes with and you shouldn't have any trouble at all.