To put in a bigger hdd you can get the size you want provided the bios can
handle that size but if you get an hdd install disk with the hdd you buy
then it can probably get the bios to see the full disk size. If you want to
keep your operating system onthe old hdd then set the new one as a slave by
changing the jumpers according to the directions that are on the drive for
making it a slave, then put the drive in a free bay and hook up the power
and the ribbon connector to the drive make sure the red or blue edge
markings are on the same side as the power connector which is usually
corresponding to the number one pin which is what the red or blue edge color
is denoting. It will be on the same side as the other drive. To do all this
you will only need to open the case and make sure the power is disconnected
from the computer so no accidents will happen like the computer coming on
when you are installing the drive. Be carefull seating the connector so you
don't bend any of the pins. Don touch any of the cards or the motherboard.
Make sure the drive is screwed tightly into the bay. This will require a
phillips screwdrive and the screws should be provided along with the hdd.
Keeping the old drive will allow you to not have to install the operating
system over again but if you want the new drive as the one with the
operating system you will have to make it the master and install the
operating system, making the old one the slave so you can get your files
from it. After the drive is installed boot up and if it isn't automatically
detected you will have to go into the bios and detect it there.
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