Installing an internal hard drive is one of the more straightforward upgrades out there—and is often a better option than using external drives that may be dropped or misplaced. The process ...

A hard drive uses two cables to interface with the computer: one for data and one for power. If either cable is loose or faulty, the computer will be unable to see the drive. If possible ...

Anything metal on the computer case will do ... If the drive is set up as cable select, place the hard drive back in its place. Take the old hard drive, inspect the sticker and move the jumper ...

All this crucial information is stored on the computer's hard drive ... in place by reinstalling the drive screws on each side. Connect the power and data cables to the drive.

One of its common use is for connecting the hard drive, optical drive, or solid-state memory drive to the computer’s motherboard. In general terms, SATA refers to cables and connections ...

Remember that a hard drive needs two cables: SATA and power. If either of them is disconnected or loose, the BIOS won’t see the drive, and the computer won’t be able to use it. What if the PC ...

You don't need software to connect this super-fast, pocket-sized USB 3.0 drive to your PC, Mac, or gaming console.

Reconnect the hard drive to a different USB port on your computer. Use a different cable to connect your hard drive and computer. Outdated or corrupt drivers can prevent your external hard drive ...

T his week I got an email from a reader who asks, “I have a stand-alone hard drive that cannot be accessed anymore. I've tried different laptops and different cables, but to no avail. The light ...

Is your computer gasping for breath ... First things first, you'll want to use an external hard drive you already have or purchase a new one. External hard drives offer massive storage for ...

A bare drive dock like this one from Cirago is used to quickly move files to and from your computer via USB.(Jim Rossman / TNS) This week I got an email from a reader who asks, “I have a stand ...