[NMLUG] hard drive replacement how to,

[andres at paglayan.com (Andres Paglayan)]

yeah, sure...
I meant how to mirror the old disk to a new one before trashing the old,
I guess I already have the screwdriver skills, ;-)
(btw, I didn't know the name of the connector was "Molex")


On Jun 2, 2006, at 10:57 AM, Steve Browne wrote:

> On Fri, 2 Jun 2006 10:05:38 -0600, you wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I need to replace a dying single HD on a linux box,
>> is there any good how to you ever used?
>> Thanks,
>> Andres
>
> That's self-explanatory. Make sure the unit is unplugged from power.
> The hardest part is usually opening the computer case; recent cases
> have slide-out panels but the older ones were all of one piece.
>
> Once you can reach the old HD, remove the Molex power connector -  you
> may need needle-nose pliers to wiggle it loose - and the ribbon cable
> (pulls off) and possibly a CD connector. There are four to six
> Phillips head screws holding the drive in place; remove them. PRESTO!
>
> Steve
> Stephen B. Browne
> sbrowne@ix.netcom.com
> "Ubi bene, ibi patria."
>
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