Installing A Sata Hard Drive Top Info

Locate a vacant 15-pin SATA power connector from your power supply bundle.

Your computer will not show the new drive in "This PC" until it has been "initialized" and "formatted."

Before opening your PC case, gather the necessary equipment and prepare your workspace to ensure a smooth installation.

A Phillips-head screwdriver (usually size PH1 or PH2) is typically the only tool you need. installing a sata hard drive top

Right-click on the Windows Start Button and select from the power-user menu. Alternatively, press Windows Key + R , type diskmgmt.msc , and hit Enter. Step 2: Initialize the Disk

Ensure it is a 3.5-inch drive for desktops or 2.5-inch for laptops/small form factor builds.

A standard #2 screwdriver fits most PC case and drive screws. Locate a vacant 15-pin SATA power connector from

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Plug one end firmly into the back of the hard drive. It will only fit one way due to the L-shape.

Now you need to create a partition on the unallocated space to use it for storage. Right-click on the Windows Start Button and select

Slide the side panel back onto the case and secure it with the screws.

Leave this at the default maximum value if you want to use the entire drive as a single storage pool. Click Next .

: A 3.5-inch (desktop) or 2.5-inch (laptop/SSD) SATA hard drive.

Slide the side panel back onto the case and secure it with its screws.

You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, the new SATA drive, a SATA data cable (if not included, they are available on sites like