Installing a Primary IDE Hard Drive

Insert the Drive in the Case

Fasten the Drive to the Drive Cage

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It is now time to slide the drive into the case. For hard drives, typically there is a drive cage that hold them. If the cage can be removed from the case, do this now to make installation easier. To install it, simply slide the drive into a slot until the mounting holes on the cage match the drive. Fasten the drive to the cage with screws.

• Intro and Powering Down
• Open Up the Computer Case
• Set the Drive Mode Jumper
• Insert the Drive in the Case
• Attach IDE Cable to the Motherboard
• Plug the IDE Cable to the Hard Drive
• Plug the Power to the Drive
• Close Up the Computer
• Power Up the Computer