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| − | + | The hard drive is the primary storage location for all of your computer’s data. If you run out of that storage, installing a new drive may be the most practical solution. If your computer is dead, you may need to replace your old failed hard drive. In either case, you can do it yourself instead of taking your computer into a repair shop. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#Finish the installation. Once you’ve got everything connected and the computer turned back on, you’ll need to finish the installation of the hard drive from your computer. If you are replacing your primary drive, you’ll have to reinstall your operating system. If you are adding a new drive, you'll need to format the drive before you can use it. | #Finish the installation. Once you’ve got everything connected and the computer turned back on, you’ll need to finish the installation of the hard drive from your computer. If you are replacing your primary drive, you’ll have to reinstall your operating system. If you are adding a new drive, you'll need to format the drive before you can use it. | ||
#*To reinstall Windows, follow the guide that matches your operating system: | #*To reinstall Windows, follow the guide that matches your operating system: | ||
| − | #**[[Reinstall | + | #**[[Reinstall Windows XP|Windows XP]] |
| − | #**[[Install | + | #**[[Install Windows Vista|Windows Vista]] |
#**[[Install-Windows-7-(Beginners)|Windows 7]] | #**[[Install-Windows-7-(Beginners)|Windows 7]] | ||
| − | #**[[Install | + | #**[[Install Windows 8|Windows 8]] |
#*To reinstall OS X, follow the guide that matches your operating system: | #*To reinstall OS X, follow the guide that matches your operating system: | ||
#**[[Install-Leopard-OS-X-10.5|Leopard]] | #**[[Install-Leopard-OS-X-10.5|Leopard]] | ||
#**[[Install-Mac-OS-X-Snow-Leopard|Snow Leopard]] | #**[[Install-Mac-OS-X-Snow-Leopard|Snow Leopard]] | ||
| − | #**[[Install | + | #**[[Install OS X Mountain Lion|Mountain Lion]] |
| − | #*To format your hard drive, follow [[Format | + | #*To format your hard drive, follow [[Format a Hard Drive|this guide for all systems]]. |
===Laptop Hard Drive=== | ===Laptop Hard Drive=== | ||
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#Close up the laptop. Once the hard drive is installed, close up the panel and reinsert the battery. Make sure the panel is securely closed. You will now need to prepare the new drive: | #Close up the laptop. Once the hard drive is installed, close up the panel and reinsert the battery. Make sure the panel is securely closed. You will now need to prepare the new drive: | ||
#*To reinstall Windows, follow the guide that matches your operating system: | #*To reinstall Windows, follow the guide that matches your operating system: | ||
| − | #**[[Reinstall | + | #**[[Reinstall Windows XP|Windows XP]] |
| − | #**[[Install | + | #**[[Install Windows Vista|Windows Vista]] |
#**[[Install-Windows-7-(Beginners)|Windows 7]] | #**[[Install-Windows-7-(Beginners)|Windows 7]] | ||
| − | #**[[Install | + | #**[[Install Windows 8|Windows 8]] |
#*To reinstall OS X, follow the guide that matches your operating system: | #*To reinstall OS X, follow the guide that matches your operating system: | ||
#**[[Install-Leopard-OS-X-10.5|Leopard]] | #**[[Install-Leopard-OS-X-10.5|Leopard]] | ||
#**[[Install-Mac-OS-X-Snow-Leopard|Snow Leopard]] | #**[[Install-Mac-OS-X-Snow-Leopard|Snow Leopard]] | ||
| − | #**[[Install | + | #**[[Install OS X Mountain Lion|Mountain Lion]] |
| − | #*To format your hard drive, follow [[Format | + | #*To format your hard drive, follow [[Format a Hard Drive|this guide for all systems]]. |
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
