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Is it really that difficult to remove an HDD?

Is it really that difficult to remove an HDD?

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Patrions_
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02-25-2023, 01:53 PM
#11
Remove drive one.
Start the system and verify the replacement, if needed.
If the correct unit was taken off, restart and replace it.
Alternatively, if the incorrect unit was left, power down and swap in the other one. Done. Profit.
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Patrions_
02-25-2023, 01:53 PM #11

Remove drive one.
Start the system and verify the replacement, if needed.
If the correct unit was taken off, restart and replace it.
Alternatively, if the incorrect unit was left, power down and swap in the other one. Done. Profit.

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CHadek
Member
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02-25-2023, 11:29 PM
#12
I thought it would be easier from the beginning, but it was just a bit of trouble connecting and disconnecting the PC.
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CHadek
02-25-2023, 11:29 PM #12

I thought it would be easier from the beginning, but it was just a bit of trouble connecting and disconnecting the PC.

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DonneyMolony
Junior Member
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02-26-2023, 04:51 PM
#13
LOL.
If drive model names were unique, you could verify the model linked to the drive letter in Disk Management. But because the model names are identical, you'd need to determine the drive serial number and match it with the corresponding drive letter. You can look up the serial number using HDtune. Anyway - trying it by connecting and disconnecting is simpler and likely won't change much in time spent.
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DonneyMolony
02-26-2023, 04:51 PM #13

LOL.
If drive model names were unique, you could verify the model linked to the drive letter in Disk Management. But because the model names are identical, you'd need to determine the drive serial number and match it with the corresponding drive letter. You can look up the serial number using HDtune. Anyway - trying it by connecting and disconnecting is simpler and likely won't change much in time spent.

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ItzGabeYT
Member
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02-26-2023, 06:36 PM
#14
when reinstalling drives, ensure they are arranged in the sequence letters will receive or simply mark them with an erasable marker. next time it should be easier. i would also clean up this area while removing the cage. it might be useful to install a filter at the front to prevent dust buildup in the future. i used to keep a big roll of fine mesh screen around old cases that didn't provide good filtration.
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ItzGabeYT
02-26-2023, 06:36 PM #14

when reinstalling drives, ensure they are arranged in the sequence letters will receive or simply mark them with an erasable marker. next time it should be easier. i would also clean up this area while removing the cage. it might be useful to install a filter at the front to prevent dust buildup in the future. i used to keep a big roll of fine mesh screen around old cases that didn't provide good filtration.

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xOscarGG
Member
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03-01-2023, 08:04 PM
#15
To locate and detach the SATA data cable from one of the drives, then restart it. Determine which drive is absent.
What is the purpose of replacing the drive?
Would it be sufficient to remove the power and data cables instead?
It seems there are more empty drive bays available.
Are these actually large storage drives?
If not, would a SSD replacement be preferable?
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xOscarGG
03-01-2023, 08:04 PM #15

To locate and detach the SATA data cable from one of the drives, then restart it. Determine which drive is absent.
What is the purpose of replacing the drive?
Would it be sufficient to remove the power and data cables instead?
It seems there are more empty drive bays available.
Are these actually large storage drives?
If not, would a SSD replacement be preferable?

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CastDatRod
Member
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03-01-2023, 08:50 PM
#16
there appears to be a filter covering the entire front, i'm not sure if I should remove it or not. i'll check. thanks
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CastDatRod
03-01-2023, 08:50 PM #16

there appears to be a filter covering the entire front, i'm not sure if I should remove it or not. i'll check. thanks

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leonfrench22
Member
52
03-01-2023, 10:03 PM
#17
I found the issue on startup with American Megatrends 3rd master HDD: SMART status BAD. Backup and replace. I checked HDTune to see which disk it was. Below is the thread I started about it. There are 1.5TB drives. I pressed F1, went into PC properties, right-clicked all drives, and selected Properties tools – error checking. When I...
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leonfrench22
03-01-2023, 10:03 PM #17

I found the issue on startup with American Megatrends 3rd master HDD: SMART status BAD. Backup and replace. I checked HDTune to see which disk it was. Below is the thread I started about it. There are 1.5TB drives. I pressed F1, went into PC properties, right-clicked all drives, and selected Properties tools – error checking. When I...

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Attractiveseal
Junior Member
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03-01-2023, 11:18 PM
#18
I put the drive in, started the PC, but the drive doesn't show in Windows Explorer. It's listed in the Device Manager. I looked it up and it seems it needs formatting and partitioning before it shows up in Explorer. It's a 2TB Seagate IronWolf. Can I just partition it as much or little as I want? The drive is for storage, not for the OS.
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Attractiveseal
03-01-2023, 11:18 PM #18

I put the drive in, started the PC, but the drive doesn't show in Windows Explorer. It's listed in the Device Manager. I looked it up and it seems it needs formatting and partitioning before it shows up in Explorer. It's a 2TB Seagate IronWolf. Can I just partition it as much or little as I want? The drive is for storage, not for the OS.

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Blackshadow545
Junior Member
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03-02-2023, 05:53 PM
#19
Open Disk Management, initialize the new drive, create a partition, format it, and assign a drive letter. This will make it appear in Windows Explorer. Refer to the instructions with pictures at the provided link.
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Blackshadow545
03-02-2023, 05:53 PM #19

Open Disk Management, initialize the new drive, create a partition, format it, and assign a drive letter. This will make it appear in Windows Explorer. Refer to the instructions with pictures at the provided link.

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Chester09
Senior Member
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03-02-2023, 06:40 PM
#20
Yes, you can create a partition of approximately 1mb, and increasing it further won't provide any benefits.
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Chester09
03-02-2023, 06:40 PM #20

Yes, you can create a partition of approximately 1mb, and increasing it further won't provide any benefits.

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