How To Add An Additional Hard Drive?
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1. Shut down your computer, disconnect all of the cables, and open the case.
2. Identify an available spot to install the hard drive. Depending on the size of your computer, it may need to be an external hard drive.
3. Remove any screws attached to the mounting kit, and install the new drive in the bay.
4. Insert the appropriate cables from the drive to the motherboard, including the power cable.
5. Close the case and reconnect all of the cables.
6. Boot up your computer and enter the BIOS settings.
7. Select the auto-detect option for the hard drive, which should detect the new drive.
8. Save the BIOS settings and exit.
9. Access the hard drive through Windows Explorer or Disk Management and format and assign a drive letter.