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Many computer users may never need to know where their computer hard drive is located. However, there are some that will inevitably have to replace their hard drive for whatever reason. Doing so may seem difficult, but it really isn’t. Listed below are some steps which will help you safely remove a hard drive.
• The first step is one of the most important steps of this process. Make a back up of everything on your computer. Anything that is on your computer that you cannot risk losing needs to be backed up on a disk or external drive. If somebody other than you plans on using that hard drive, you should erase all the data on that drive as well. You can do so by reformatting your hard drive.
• The second step is also very important. For your safety, once you have opened the case, any metal, such as rings, bracelets or metal near the computer should be removed. Once you have removed all the metal from around the computer, unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. After, and only after, the computer has been unplugged, touch the metal casing of the computer to prevent any static charge.
• Once you have located the hard drive, disconnect it. Then unplug the hard drive from the power cables and the IDE. Grab the IDE cable and gently pull it until the connector breaks free. This can seem difficult if the connector is fitted tightly, but just give it a little tug. Make sure you pull straight out. You do not want to bend any pins during the process.
• Once this is completed, you can remove the hard drive. If the hard drive is in a metal cage, find the screws that are holding it in place and remove them. Once the cage is free, remove the screws from the cage to free the hard drive. If your hard drive is not in a cage, then you will need to remove the screws on either side of the hard drive and take it out of the case.
There you have it. You have successfully and safely removed your computer’s hard drive. Make sure you keep all the little screws somewhere they will not be lost, as you will need them to install your new hard drive.
What else can I help you with?
How do you remove images from a computer if they are not on the hard drive?
You can't, it has to be in the computer to access it.
Does removing a hard drive remove all internet history from computer?
Assuming there is only one hard drive on the computer, then yes.
Remove fragments from hard drive?
To remove fragments from a hard drive you can run a disk defragmenter usually found under the advanced tab of the computer properties menu(found by right clicking on my computer or computer)
Is it possible to use a PlayStation 2 as an external hard drive for a PC?
No. However, if you remove the hard drive, it can be used as a regular hard drive in a computer.
How do you remove everything from computer tower?
Format hard drive/s
How do you remove the hard drive on a Dell Dimension 2350?
To remove the hard drive on a Dell Dimension 2350 desktop computer, one has to open up the system unit. The hard disk can then be unscrewed from the drive bay.
How can I be sure my information is safe with electronics recycling?
Before you send your computer to the electronics graveyard, remove the hard drive. If the computer still functions, you can erase the hard drive.
How does one remove an external hard drive?
In order to remove a external hard drive one must first disconnect it from the the computer by clicking through the hard dives and entering the options and disconnecting.
How do you unlock dell inspiron 9300 hard drive?
# Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. # Slide the hard drive out of the computer. # Remove the new drive from its packaging. # Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. # Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated. # Replace and tighten the screws. # If the new hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for your computer
How do you change a hard drive from one computer to another and they both have win xp?
It is best to wipe the hard drive before you remove it from the first computer and do a new install for the new computer. Then add your operation system.
How to unplug external hard drive safely?
on the right bottom corner you will see a little icon , right click and then click safely remove hardware and unplug
How do you remove a partition on your hard drive using a MS Windows 2000 OS?
my computer--->manage->computer management ---->select drive drive and right click delete partition
