replacement harddrive question

[kai21]

Hey guys , I'm jus wondering I found out recently that my computer hard drive is broken. Ik u can replace with new hard drive but can u replace an broken internal hard drive for an external one. I can't afford to get someone to install one for me and I wouldn't even want to try to install one so I really hope I can use an external one ;(.plz help this is making a grown man cry .

[Armageddon]

hello Kai basically the answer is no for using a external drive as a replacement for your internal unless you plan on taking the external out of its housing and using it as a internal then it depends if the fittings are correct. Replacing a drive isn't such a hard job on a desktop am sure myself or many of the folks here would be willing to help having said all this you can use a external drive as your main drive for a linux based operating system just not a windows one.

 

Hope this helps

 

Dave

[KenB]

Hi and welcome to ExTS

 

As Dave says - there really isn't a problem replacing the hard drive.

Let us know the make and model number of your machine and we may be able to find a few pictures to help.

 

You do realise that if you put in a new hard drive you will need to install an Operating System on it ?- unless this is a secondary drive.

 

There may also be a way to get your data off the drive if you need to.

[markcarr]

You can take some hard drives out of there case and re-use them in the computer, but the chances are you wont have a compatible one.

 

Its very simple to install a new hard drive, and load the OS on. If you need any help I can guide you through it on SKYPE or over the phone.

 

Don't pay more that £50 for a new hard drive though and make sure it compatible with your bios / motherboard settings.

[Plastic Nev]

Hi all, Good of you to offer the advice Mark, but please try to keep it on forum, or if you do go through skype or phone, please relate what was done in this thread, this is mainly so others coming along later may get some useful information to their benefit.

 

Nev.

[Starbuck]

All help given MUST be kept in the forums.

We don't allow or recognise any help not conducted in full view.

[KenB]

SKYPE or over the phone

Further to Nev's and Starbuck's comments:

 

We do not advise that members contact other members via Skype or phone.

We would certainly NOT recommend that you allow anybody to take control of your computer if this service is offered.

( the staff here would not offer this as an option )

 

If advice is kept in the forums we have complete control.

 

If you choose to speak privately with another member this is then out of our control and we accept no responsibility for any problems that may arise as a result.

 

By posting this I am not suggesting that markcarr is acting in an irresponsible manner - I am just stating the forum's position.

[markedwardcarr]

I understand your concerns, but it's not always possible to help people just on the forums. Beginners need more direct help.

 

Skype through a mobile is safe, and I can also show them how to resolve the issue.

[KenB]

but it's not always possible to help people just on the forums

True - but we don't charge for our services.

 

markedwardcarr and markcarr are one and the same person who only have one interest - themselves ( or rather himself ) !!

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