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Revision as of 14:59, 15 February 2011
DESKTOP BUILD: HARD DRIVE TROUBLESHOOTING
First ensure that the hard drive you are placing in the desktop computer is the correct size based on the spec build worksheet. Ensure that the correct connections (ie SATA or PATA (IDE)) are available in the system, with the corresponding cables to each, for the hard drive available.
NOTE: if you are connecting a SATA powered hard drive that ALSO has a 4-pin molex power connection, DO NOT plug in both the sata power cable and the molex 4-pin cable. If there are SATA ports use only SATA connectors.
Common Issues
Solution: Something is not functioning as it should in the hard drive...recycle it and obtain another.
Solution: Simply shut down the system properly, unplug the power chord, remove and replace the hard drive.
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