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The number of screws that secure an optical drive to the case typically depends on the computer case design and the manufacturer. Generally, most standard PC cases require two to four screws to secure the optical drive in place.
Desktop Cases: In standard desktop cases, an optical drive is usually secured with two screws on each side, making it a total of four screws. Some cases, however, may use only one screw per side, making it a total of two screws.
Tool-less Cases: Some modern cases feature a tool-less design with brackets or latches to hold the optical drive in place. These may not require any screws at all or might use a couple of screws for added stability.
Manufacturer Specifications: Always refer to the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer of the computer case for the exact number and placement of screws needed for securing the optical drive.
If you are unsure, check your case manual or inspect the drive bay area to see how the optical drive is intended to be mounted.
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Is the case that holds the computers main circuit boards microprocessor memory power supply and storage devices?
Yes. The case holds the motherboard, CPU, RAM, power supply, and storage devices (hard drive, optical drive).
Is hardware inside or outside the computer?
It can be either. Inside or out. Inside examples are Case / power supply, Motherboard, CPU, Memory, Optical drive, Hard drive... outside examples are mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc...
Why would you change the first boot device to optical drive?
if your first boot device is an optical drive, this allows you to boot from a recovery disk or live CD in case of hard drive failure or corruption. This can be useful for troubleshooting computer problems.
List three basic types of cables found inside a computer case and what are their functions?
Power Cables: These are the cables that run from your PSU (Power Supply Unit) and attach to various devices in your computer, including but not limited to: the Motherboard, Hard Drive(s), Optical (CD/DVD/Blu-Ray) Drive(s), Fans, etc SATA (Serial ATA) Cables: This cable attaches to either an Optical Drive, Hard Drive, or a SATA External Port to provide a connection between the device and the motherboard and provides for the transfer of information. IDE/ATA Cables: The Predecessor to the SATA cables. They are still seen, but are fast becoming a legacy item. They provide a connection between Floppy Drive(s), Optical Drive(s), or Hard Drive(s) and the motherboard in the same fashion that a SATA Cable would, but provide a much slower speed and capacity than a SATA cable would.
Does one harddrive case offer more protection than the others?
Generally speaking, hard drive cases do not offer more protection than another case. If you drop a hard drive while in its case, the resulting shock may displace some of the hard disk platters which will ultimately prevent the disk from being read. Additionally, a fully enclosed hard drive case is not healthy for the hard drive if the case does not provide a way for the hard drive to radiate heat. Please note that hard drives are one of the hottest (temperature wise) devices running in your computer. The friction caused by a spinning hard drive is what generates the heat in a hard drive so you must ensure that the hard drive has proper cooling available to it.
Examples of a computer hardware?
Case / power supply, Motherboard, CPU, Memory, Optical drive, Hard drive...
How many screw secure a floppy drive to a case?
4
How many screws secured the hard drive to the case?
4 screws
What are the steps to installing optical drives?
There are not 4 steps to installing a CD-ROM drive, there are 9-10 steps. # Open the computer case and decide which drive bay you wish to use. (Suggest using the top bay). # Most older cases use screws to secure the drive to the bay, and some use a clipping mechanism. (step is optional if this is first time CD drive has been installed). Remove face plate from front of bay. # Slide the drive into the bay. Leave enough of the drive protruding to be flush with the front cover of the computer case. # Push the clipping mechanisms back into place, or put 2 screws into each side of the drive (this is for bays that use screws) to secure the drive (use screws that came with the drive. Long screws can damage the drive. # Connect a power cord to the drive. # For EIDE drives, connect the 40-pin cable to the IDE motherboard connector and the drive. # Attach one end of the audio cord to the drive and the other to the sound card or, for onboard sound, to the motherboard. # Some drives have a ground connection, with one end of the ground cable attaching to the computer case. Follow the directions included with the drive. # Check all connections and turn the power on. Press the eject button on the front of the drive. If it works, power is getting to the drive. Put the computer case cover back on. # Turn on the PC. Follow the steps in the Add New Hardware wizard to add the device driver for the CD drive.
How do you open an external drive case?
There are different systems,but in general you loosen a couple of screws and slide the side backwards.
Is the case that holds the computers main circuit boards microprocessor memory power supply and storage devices?
Yes. The case holds the motherboard, CPU, RAM, power supply, and storage devices (hard drive, optical drive).
What is a CD case?
CD Case: Optical disc packaging is the packaging that accompanies CDs, DVDs, and other formats of optical media.
Is hardware inside or outside the computer?
It can be either. Inside or out. Inside examples are Case / power supply, Motherboard, CPU, Memory, Optical drive, Hard drive... outside examples are mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc...
What is an external drive bay?
When referencing a computer case design, an external drive bay is one that is accessible from outside the computer, such as a drive bay that houses an optical drive (CD or DVD). An internal drive bay is not accessible from outside the computer, such as a bay that houses a hard drive. There is no need to have physical access to the hard drive so it does not need a "door to the outside" like a CD or DVD drive.
What are the 7 components of a hardware?
Motherboard, central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), Graphics Card (VGA Card), Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Optical Drive (DVD player), Case.
What is specification of dekstop computer?
desktop* and the specification's of a computer are the components it is made out of... you know the motherboard, gpu, cpu, ram, hdd, optical drive/s, case, soundcard..ect
What is a medium write error?
The word 'medium' is used to talk about the hard drive or optical drive. A 'write error' means that when the computer tried to write some data to the disk, it got an error message from the drive saying that the data was not written to the disk successfully. In either case, there is a serious problem that must be found in order to use the medium. If it is a hard drive, use Disk Utility to check and repair the disk. If it is an optical drive, use a different writable disk.
