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carl0z · 07-02-2003, 06:43 PM

I think my computer needs a little more (megabites) for programs and sutch. Is it possible to buy a part for my computer to give it more space?

WetSpot · 07-02-2003, 07:01 PM

Sure! Just get another hard drive. Very cheap these days.

carl0z · 07-02-2003, 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by WetSpot
Sure! Just get another hard drive. Very cheap these days.

I dunno if this is a stupid question, but is it possible to have the hard drive running with the hard drive you have now? Or do i have to load all my stuff into the new hard drive?

Xirax · 07-02-2003, 07:29 PM

You're able to use both hard drives at the same time.

You would probably like to keep everything you have on the drive you have now, and just put any additional stuff on the second drive

gariig · 07-02-2003, 07:33 PM

You can have both hard drives in at the same time. The one you have now will be the "master" hard drive and the new one will be the "slave" hard drive.

The quick and dirty instructions of installation is:
0. Make sure the new hard drive is set to SLAVE.
1. Unplug your computer and open your case. Make sure you ground yourself(just touch the case at all times).
2. Look near the front where your floppy drive is, there should be a hard drive up there. Right below it should be enough space to fit another hard drive in.
3. In that empty space just slide your NEW hard drive in. Using a NON-MAGNETIC screw driver using the mounting screws to hold it in place.
4. There should be a 1.5-2" blue(usually) cord that is connected to your hard drive. HAlf way down should be a connector, plug that into your new hard drive.
5. Look for a half inch white end piece with 3 wires coming out of it(Yellow, Red, and Black I think). That is the power cable, just plug that into the hard drive.
6. Put your computer back together, give it power. Walla, you have hard drive space.

If you are intimidated by this, get a computer savvy friend to help you. Just remember the Mike's and pizza.

Gariig

carl0z · 07-02-2003, 07:44 PM

Thanks alot you guys! All I need to do is buy and install the Hard Drive!!

PS: if i wear rubber sole shoes, does that count as grounded?

The_Dude · 07-02-2003, 07:51 PM

touch the steel part of the case before you touch any components. that takes care of the static in your body (that's what my teacher told me)

carl0z · 07-03-2003, 12:05 PM

What kind of hard drive should I get? Where is the best place to get it?

sixate · 07-03-2003, 12:17 PM

That depends on how much space you need and how much money tou're willing to spend. Check out GoogleGear. I'm a fan of Western Digital hard drives. I have two 80 gigers.

What size is your hard drive now?

80 gig hard drive

The_Dude · 07-03-2003, 03:00 PM

also check out www.pricewatch.com

you can either buy oem (just the hardrive) or retail box (in the box, w/ screws and cable n everything).

decide on which kind u want first.

carl0z · 07-03-2003, 03:03 PM

Ok thanks you guys!

mustang91 · 07-03-2003, 08:37 PM

I'd recommend a retail box, rather than an OEM (Original Equipment Manfacturer, I believe). An OEM costs less, but comes with only the hard drive, no screws, no cabels. A retail box would come with cables, screws, and instructions. Most have detailed pictures, to help clarify any of the directions you'll see here.

07-02-2003, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
carl0z Upright Location: 3.2 mi from the middle of nowhere	Computer QS I think my computer needs a little more (megabites) for programs and sutch. Is it possible to buy a part for my computer to give it more space? __________________ wank-free since 30 mins ago. join the partnership for a wank-free tfp

07-02-2003, 07:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Xirax Psycho Location: Toronto	You're able to use both hard drives at the same time. You would probably like to keep everything you have on the drive you have now, and just put any additional stuff on the second drive __________________ perl -e 'print $i=pack(c5,(41*2),sqrt(7056),(unpack(c,H)-2),oct(115),10);'

07-02-2003, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
carl0z Upright Location: 3.2 mi from the middle of nowhere	Thanks alot you guys! All I need to do is buy and install the Hard Drive!! PS: if i wear rubber sole shoes, does that count as grounded? __________________ wank-free since 30 mins ago. join the partnership for a wank-free tfp

07-02-2003, 07:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	touch the steel part of the case before you touch any components. that takes care of the static in your body (that's what my teacher told me) __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-03-2003, 12:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
carl0z Upright Location: 3.2 mi from the middle of nowhere	What kind of hard drive should I get? Where is the best place to get it? __________________ wank-free since 30 mins ago. join the partnership for a wank-free tfp

07-02-2003, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
WetSpot Tilted Location: Louisville, KY	Sure! Just get another hard drive. Very cheap these days.

07-02-2003, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
gariig Tilted Location: Orlando	You can have both hard drives in at the same time. The one you have now will be the "master" hard drive and the new one will be the "slave" hard drive. The quick and dirty instructions of installation is: 0. Make sure the new hard drive is set to SLAVE. 1. Unplug your computer and open your case. Make sure you ground yourself(just touch the case at all times). 2. Look near the front where your floppy drive is, there should be a hard drive up there. Right below it should be enough space to fit another hard drive in. 3. In that empty space just slide your NEW hard drive in. Using a NON-MAGNETIC screw driver using the mounting screws to hold it in place. 4. There should be a 1.5-2" blue(usually) cord that is connected to your hard drive. HAlf way down should be a connector, plug that into your new hard drive. 5. Look for a half inch white end piece with 3 wires coming out of it(Yellow, Red, and Black I think). That is the power cable, just plug that into the hard drive. 6. Put your computer back together, give it power. Walla, you have hard drive space. If you are intimidated by this, get a computer savvy friend to help you. Just remember the Mike's and pizza. Gariig

07-03-2003, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	That depends on how much space you need and how much money tou're willing to spend. Check out GoogleGear. I'm a fan of Western Digital hard drives. I have two 80 gigers. What size is your hard drive now? 80 gig hard drive

07-03-2003, 03:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	also check out www.pricewatch.com you can either buy oem (just the hardrive) or retail box (in the box, w/ screws and cable n everything). decide on which kind u want first. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-03-2003, 03:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
carl0z Upright Location: 3.2 mi from the middle of nowhere	Ok thanks you guys! __________________ wank-free since 30 mins ago. join the partnership for a wank-free tfp

07-03-2003, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
mustang91 Upright Location: Cleveland, OH/Athens, OH	I'd recommend a retail box, rather than an OEM (Original Equipment Manfacturer, I believe). An OEM costs less, but comes with only the hard drive, no screws, no cabels. A retail box would come with cables, screws, and instructions. Most have detailed pictures, to help clarify any of the directions you'll see here.