How do you install an internal hard drive in a desktop PC?

Answer by  RepairItMan (419)

First, take the cover off the computer. Next, you'll want to see where the hard disks are. These are generally a square area, with about 3. 5 inches of space around them. You'll then place the drive inside that part of the case, mount it with screws, and then connect the cables to the motherboard on the machine.

Answer by  PowerIsMe (844)

First you need to ensure that you have the proper connecting wires and slots on your motherboard. This translates to one power cord and one data cable (SCSI or IDE). Then you can open up your desktop, mount the HDD into its slot, screw it in place and connect cables.

Answer by  matt80 (142)

You will have to open the desktop case and locate the master and slave plug-ins that match the plug in for the hard drive you have purchased.

Answer by  abdullapm (3)

fix the internal hard drive in the slot of mother board. after that install the driver cd for that hard drive.

Answer by  kevincai96 (669)

There are many factors you must consider BEFORE installing an internal hard-drive in a desktop PC. First, determine if the hard-drive is a IDE or SATA type. Then buy/the/corresponding/cable/and/install/it. You/may/also/need/some/special/drivers... consult/your/hard-drive/manual.