How to install a new harddrive

I will give you step by step instructions on installing a new harddrive for your computer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A harddrive made for your computer type.
• Your computer.
• A phillips screwdriver

1. In the first step you will need the new harddrive your computer and the phillips. All computers are different but most pc's are about the same.
2. This doesn't apply to slot load harddrives. First turn off your computer.
3. Next you will open up the back of your computer or in some cases you'll see a switch.
4. If there is a switch pull it and the drive should pull out. If you have to open up the back use your phillips screwdriver.
5. You will see a large squarish thing. You will need to remove this. It will be connected to your computer so don't rip it.
6. Replace it with your own harddrive.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your computer is off
• Don't rip your old harddrive out