Mounting the Hard Disk Drivers

Hard disk is one of the important devices in the PC which is used for data storage.You can install more than one hard disk as per your requirements.For mounting the Hard disk we have to taken the following steps-

• Check if the system supports the hard disk capacity.
• Check the type of the hard disk that you can install e.g. SATA or IDE.
• Check the instructions and the settings specified on the lable affixed on of the hard disk.
• In case of IDE the hard disk may be pre-configured as Master as per the factory settings.Let this setting be as it is if you are installing only one hard disk on the system.
• Before installing the hard disk drive,write down the serial number or product details or information.so if you ever need to contact the vendor, you must provide this information about hard drive prior to assistance.
• Before placing the hard disk check the power cable form SMPS should reach to the drive

PRECAUTIONS:

1. Do not drop the hard disk.
2. Keep all the magnetic materials away from the hard disk drives.
3. Check if the jumpers are set properly, as shown on the top of the disk.
4. Do not touch the circuit board and always hold it from sideways.
5. Keep the drives on the table keeping logic board facing upwards.
6. Fix it in the bay and ensure that it is not getting ground.
7. If you are installing two hard disk drives always place an insulation material between these two drives.