There are many questions
computer users may have. My students
certainly have a ton of questions
they present me with everyday!
How would you like me to initiate some questions
that you may have regarding the computer and the way it works? Even
if your response is negative in nature, I am going to proceed.
In order to receive your online computer diploma
(maybe), you need to be able to answer at least 80% of the following questions:
Question
#1: (Give it your best) A recent visitor to this website
asked about formatting a hard drive. The question is, "How do I
install my new hard drive?"
Follow the steps
below:
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Handle the
drive carefully. |
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Do not touch
any exposed circuitry or chips. |
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Prevent other
people from touching any exposed microchips on the drive. |
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When you
first take the drive out of the static-protective package, touch the
package containing the drive to a screw holding an expansion card or
cover, or to a metal part of the computer case, for at least two
seconds. This will drain the static electricity from the package
and from your body. |
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If you must
set the drive down outside the static-protective package, place it
component-side-up on top of the static-protective package on a flat
surface. |
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Do not place
the drive on the computer case cover or on a metal table. |
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For most
installations, you will used an IDE connection on the system board or
motherboard. If you are using an IDE connection on the system
board or motherboard, use the primary IDE connection before you use
the secondary IDE connection. |
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Next, locate
the connection and make certain the data cable will reach from the
drive bay to the connection. |
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Remember,
most computer cases have a wire for the hard drive light on the front
of the case. |
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Identify the
wire and locate where the pins are on the system board for the wire |
