How To Install a Second Hard Drive In a Pc?
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1. Shut down your PC and unplug all cables from the back of the computer.
2. Place the computer on a flat surface and remove the cover by pressing the button on the back of the computer.
3. Insert the new hard drive into an available SATA slot on the motherboard. Secure the screws that came with the hard drive to the sides of the hard drive.
4. Next, connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the hard drive.
5. Once everything is connected, you can close the computer case and plug all of the cables back in.
6. Power up your PC and enter the BIOS setup by pressing the appropriate key during the boot process, usually F10 or Del keys.
7. Once in the BIOS, use the arrow keys to go to the “Boot” section. Enable the “Boot Device Priority” and set the new hard drive as the first device to boot from. Save the changes and exit the BIOS.
8. The PC will now boot from the second hard drive. Install the operating system and configure the settings as necessary.