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    diy external hd

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kidA, Apr 16, 2006.

  1. kidA

    kidA Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    so ive picked out a case and hd (SATA samsung 250gb 7200rpm and some enclosure). when it gets here i put the hd in the enclosure and then what?
     
    kidA, Apr 16, 2006
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    TheRunaway Notebook Consultant

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    Unless either one comes with instructions, just plug it in and format the drive.
     
    TheRunaway, Apr 16, 2006
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    Place the HD in the enclosure.
    Plug into PC.
    Partition, if you want. Format it for NTFS.
    Enjoy.
     
    titaniummd, Apr 17, 2006
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