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Dell Inspiron 560 installing a second hard drive
I am wanting to know if it is possible to run two hard drives in this computer for max storage?
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I am wanting to know if it is possible to run two hard drives in this computer for max storage?
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shesagordie
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October 11th, 2014 23:00
Derplax
Yes, the Inspiron 560 MT supports two 3.5" internal SATA hard drives.
Dell has not published any written instructions for adding an additional SATA hard drive in the 560 MT.
But, as the Dell 530 Mini Tower has the same chassis, the same procedures can be used.
Instructions for physically installing a second hard drive are Here:
http://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_inspiron_desktop/inspiron-530_owner%27s%20manual_en-us.pdf
After installing the second hard drive, enter the Setup [BIOS] and check that the drive is enabled [on].
Then you need to partition, format the hard drive and assign it a drive letter, using Disk Management.
Bev.
shesagordie
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October 17th, 2014 16:00
Derplax
How to Change, add, or remove a drive letter:-
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-add-remove-drive-letter#1TC=windows-7
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/ht/change-drive-letters-windows-7.htm
Note: You cannot change the drive letter of the partition that Windows 7 is installed on. In a normal Windows 7 system, this is the "C" drive.
Bev.
Derplax
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October 15th, 2014 00:00
Thanks for the reply is there any specific kind you would recommend
shesagordie
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October 15th, 2014 07:00
Derplax
My personal preferences, are Western Digital, followed by Seagate.
You need an internal, 3.5", 7200rpm SATA hard drive, up to 2TB in size.
Also check the length of the manufacturer's warranty, longer the better.
Bev.
Golfer4242
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October 17th, 2014 12:00
Is there a way to change the letter designation of a 2nd HD without re-formatting the drive?
shesagordie
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October 17th, 2014 12:00
Derplax
What is the version of windows that's installed?
Bev.
Derplax
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October 17th, 2014 14:00
Windows 7 home sp1
Golfer4242
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October 17th, 2014 20:00
Thanks, I followed the link above to microsoft support and resolved the issue. All is well, thanks again!!
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October 17th, 2014 20:00
Is there anything else I need to know
shesagordie
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October 17th, 2014 21:00
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Happy to have helped and please to hear the issue is resolved.
Bev.