Things You'll Need:
- Tape drive
- Drivers and software
- Grounding wrist strap
- Screwdriver
- Screws
- Mounting kit
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Step 1
Find out if you need new drivers or backup software. If your tape drive was installed in a previous operating system, the installation disks you have may not be compatible with the newer operating system. Check the manufacturer's website to see if drivers for your operating system are available. Once you've determined this, install the software and drivers.
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Step 2
Turn off the computer. Remove the power cord from the back of the computer. Move the computer to a flat, static-free space to work on it.
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Step 3
Open the computer case. While working inside the PC, ground yourself. The safest method is to attach a grounding wrist strap to your wrist and the computer.
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Step 4
Read the manufacturer's specifications to find out how to set the tape drive's jumpers. If you're attaching it with the same cable that is attached to a hard drive or other device, it should be set as a slave device. If it's the only device on the cable, it's a master. To change the jumper settings, slide a plastic sheath over the proper pins.
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Step 5
Attach the IDE cable to the tape drive. If it's sharing a cable, use the connector labeled "drive 1" in the middle of the cable. If the drive has its own cable, use the "drive 0" connector. Snap the connector into the IDE interface and make sure it is connected firmly. Then attach a power connector from the power supply to the tape drive.
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Step 6
Mount the drive inside the case. Put the drive in an open bay, line up the holes in the bay and the drive, and attach it with screws. If the only available bay is larger than the tape drive, use mounting hardware.
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Step 7
Close the computer case. Plug the keyboard, mouse and other peripherals back into the computer. Attach the power cord and turn the computer on.
