How to Replace Hard Drive Prongs

Your hard drives prongs are the jumpers used to determine the master-slave configuration. The master-slave configuration determines which drive is considered primary and which drives are considered secondary by your computer. If you would like to change your master-slave configuration, you will need to replace the jumper to change your configuration. Replacing a hard drive jumper can be accomplished in about 10 minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips-head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Turn off your computer and remove the power cord and any other peripheral devices.

2. Remove the side of your computer case by removing the two screws that secure it to your computer.

3. Locate the hard drive you wish to reconfigure.

4. Consult your hard drive's instruction book to determine which settings act as master and slave.

5. Remove the jumper from its current location.

6. Replace the jumper in the desired position.

7. Replace the side of your computer case and reconnect your peripheral devices to complete the operation.

References

• PC Guide: Setting Hard Drive Jumpers