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Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement

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Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

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Hard drives store most of the information on a computer. The hard drive of a computer must be replaced if the computer crashes. Hard drive replacement is an important skill for desktop PC users.

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    1. Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement, Left Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Unplug the computer from the power supply before any maintenance or disassembly.

      • Remove the two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws from the back side of the computer case. You only need to remove the screws that hold down the panel.

      • These screws can usually be removed by hand.

      • Be sure to wear an anti-static bracelet or use an anti-static mat to ensure important components are not damaged by static electricity.

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    2. Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Next, remove the side panel of the computer case to allow access into the computer. Slide the panel towards the back of the computer and lift it up to remove.

      • If there is a fan mounted on the side panel, make sure to unplug the cable before fully removing the panel.

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    1. Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement, Right Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws from the back side of the computer case.

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    2. Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Next, remove the side panel of the computer case to allow access into the computer.

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    1. Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws holding the hard drive in place.

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    2. Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws holding in the other side of the hard drive.

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    3. Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the hard drive out from the metal casing.

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    4. Desktop PC Hard Drive Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the cables from the back of the hard drive.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Footnote: the processing of removing a drive from your system may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer of your system, or if you built it yourself; the manufacturer of the case.

Jack G - Reply Share

Pour remonter l'installation,

-remonter le disque dur faite le glisser dans la cage métallique

- fixer le disque dur avec les vis retirées

-fixer les câbles à l'arrière du disque( câble d'alimentation et nappe de données)

-mettre les panneaux dans l'ordre du retrait

- procéder à l'installation du système d'exploitation...

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