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The disk drive, until recently a mandatory element in any computer, is today losing ground to flash drives and retiring. Manufacturers have caught on to this trend and are now happy to follow it, refusing to install a drive in computers and laptops. But what if you need a disk drive? This is discussed in our article.

First we need to decide why we need a disk drive. It's not about his type - by default he should be able to read and write DVDs, that's just the time. But there is such a thing as a connection type - the interface that our drive connects to the computer. It is up to him to be chosen.

The easiest way to determine this is to visually inspect the motherboard and determine the available connection locations.

Let's figure it out in order:

Have you looked at the motherboard? Let's evaluate the availability of free ports. If there are several free SATA ports and an IDE port, then you definitely need to choose the first option. It has seriously more advantages, and it’s easier to connect. If there is only one free SATA port, then you can think about whether you suddenly want to connect another one to the computer hard drive? He needs this port more. Well, the easiest option is if you have either SATA or IDE ports. You have no choice, act according to the circumstances.

Removing the old drive

To do this, you will need a medium-thick Phillips screwdriver with a good slot and a vacuum cleaner.

Note! Take care in advance to collect the mounting hardware in a separate place - it will be very helpful during reassembly. It is very unpleasant to look for bolts throughout the apartment.

1. Remove the side covers from the system unit. To do this, unscrew a pair of screws from the back on each side and pull the covers back. After moving them a couple of centimeters and freeing the grooves, remove the covers.

   

2. It's vacuum cleaner time. Carefully, without touching the electronic components (this is important!), remove the top layer of dust. It is better to remove the residues using a balloon with compressed air— less risk of damaging components.

   

3. Locate your drive from the inside. Remove traces of hot melt glue from the cables using a screwdriver. Be careful!
4. Carefully remove the cable from the connectors of the drive and motherboard. Then pull out the power.

   

5. The drive is secured with fairly thin screws on the sides - their number ranges from two to four on each side. Unscrew them and remember the approximate position.

   

6. Now remove the drive. Pull it inside the system unit and pull it out, being careful not to touch the rest of the computer components. If the drive does not pull in, push it from the inside out and pull it towards you.

   

Note! Some models of system units do not allow you to pull out the drive inside. The front panel prevents pulling out - for example, the drive bays have rounded edges to which the drive clings. In this case, you need to remove the front panel by unscrewing the four bolts or slightly bending the latches in four places. Do this with extreme care: a system unit with a front panel that is not securely fastened will completely lose its presentability.

Installing a new drive in the system unit

In addition to a screwdriver, you may need pliers.

Note! If you replaced the drive and followed the previous step to remove the old one, then you have already prepared everything for installation.

Now we will look at what to do for those who want to install a disk drive in new computer, where it has never been, or wants to install a second drive in addition to the old one.

1. Using the instructions from the previous paragraph, open the system unit and remove the front panel.
2. Carefully remove one of the plugs for five-inch devices from the front panel. Be careful not to break the grooves, as it may come in handy in the future if you want to get rid of the drive.

   

3. Using pliers, break out the metal plate opposite the selected plug on the front panel. The plate will definitely not be useful anymore, so just break it out. Can be bent.

   

4. Pull out new drive from antistatic packaging. Remove all shipping stickers. Carefully insert the drive into its place in system unit.

   

   Note! It would be nice to find complete bolts from the system unit, but there are none; buy four or eight bolts together with the drive to secure it.

5. Secure the drive with screws. Watch its position: it is important that it fits neatly with the front panel. One way or another, its position can be adjusted later.

   

6. Reinstall the front panel. If the drive does not align with it, loosen the screws and slide it into position. Tighten the screws.

Connecting the installed drive to the motherboard

Let's first consider the option with IDE

IDE is an old format with its own configuration rules. The loop involves the installation of two devices, so it turns out that one device is always the master (“Master”), and the other is always the slave (“Slave”). This may be the problem if the connected drive is not detected. To eliminate it, check the position of the jumper on the back of the drive. Pay attention to the screenshot.

Universal case: if you have only one disk drive on the cable and it is connected with the outermost connector, then put the jumper in the left position (“Cable Select”, or auto-detection of the connection type). If there are two disk drives or devices in general on the cable, then the jumper should take a position based on the position of the device: if the outermost connector is “Master,” that is, the right position, if the middle one is “Slave,” that is, the middle position. However motherboards IDEs have been around for a very long time, so they can easily not meet the standards. In this case, there is only one piece of advice - refer to the instructions.

Now an option with SATA

All that remains is to close the side covers, tighten their mounting screws and start using the computer. Ready!

Video - Connecting (installing, replacing) a PC drive

Installing the DVD-ROM device is very simple. You just need to decide on the device connection standard: “IDE” or “SATA”? Depending on this, the connecting cables (data and power cables) will be different.

This is what our “IDE” device looks like from the back (where the connection takes place).

We install the DVD-ROM in the space allocated for it in the system unit (usually this is the front upper part of the case). We connect the power and the “data loop”. Please note! On the “cable” there is a “key” in the mounting socket for its correct orientation. For “IDE” drives, the connection should look like this.

Now all we have to do is securely fix our device on both sides with four bolts and connect the second end of the “cable” directly to the motherboard.

For “SATA” drives, this process is completely identical to that described, and the data cable of the old standard DVD device must be connected to one of the “IDE” channels of the controller on the board.

In the figure above, under the numbers, we show:

• 1 - the first “IDE” controller (two devices can be installed on it: “master” and “slave”)
• 2 - second “IDE” controller (you can also connect two devices: in master mode and slave mode)
• 3 - drive controller (FDC controller)

So, it is to controller number 3 that we will connect our disk drive. It is also called a “floppy disk” or “3.5-inch disk” (based on the size of the floppy disks with which it works).

The drive looks like this:

And here are its connection connectors from the back side:

The large oval is the data cable connector, the white one with four pins is the power connector. The drive data cable is slightly narrower than the “IDE cable” hard drive, so you simply cannot confuse and connect incorrectly :)

This is what it looks like:

The cable is also equipped with a special “key” to prevent it incorrect installation. The corresponding “key” is also available on the motherboard controller.

The power cable to the floppy disk comes directly from the computer's power supply. It has a specific connector and is connected as follows:

Pay attention to which side the connector is connected to the device (this is the only correct position). Otherwise the floppy disk will not work.

At the end of the article, I want to give a little advice: if you need to open a CD-DVD-ROM without turning on the computer (for example, you forgot a disk in it), then pay attention to the small hole specially provided for this purpose on its front panel.

Straighten the paperclip (or use a needle), insert it into the hole and press firmly. The device tray will open slightly. Pull it out completely by hand, remove the disc and push it back in. Don't worry, it won't break. Just don't do this while the disk is spinning inside the device! :)