B Bullseye21 Distinguished Dec 11, 2005 13 0 18,510 Dec 28, 2005 #1 When my main HDD fails, and I need to buy a new one to replace it. Do i just take the failed HDD straight out and replace the cords to the new HDD? Then just install XP on the new HDD?
When my main HDD fails, and I need to buy a new one to replace it. Do i just take the failed HDD straight out and replace the cords to the new HDD? Then just install XP on the new HDD?
sleepdeprived82 Distinguished Dec 21, 2005 350 0 18,780 Dec 28, 2005 #2 Yep, just make sure you get the right connection for your new hard drive e.g sata or ide
fishmahn Distinguished Jul 6, 2004 3,197 0 20,780 Dec 28, 2005 #3 Also make sure (if this is an IDE drive) that you have the single/master/slave jumpers on the new drive set right. Mike.
Also make sure (if this is an IDE drive) that you have the single/master/slave jumpers on the new drive set right. Mike.