How Do You Transfer Data Between Two Hard Drives?
• First turn off the power to the computer then open the computer case and unscrew the hard drive from the computer that you will not be using to transfer the files. • Unplug the power cord, keyboard, mouse, etc. from the computer you will be using to transfer the files. • Open the case of the computer that you will be using to transfer the files. • With the hard drive you just took out in your hand, search the exterior for a diagram showing the different jumper settings for the modes. • On the rear of the hard drive, remove the jumper and fit it over the two pins that match the diagram for the ‘Cable Select’ or ‘Slave’ setting. • Find the wide cable that the hard drive in the computer case is connected to. • Connect this cable to the hard drive you have in your hand. The colored strip (usually red) should be on the side nearest the power connector. • Find a power connector that is not hooked into anything. It will usually have 4 female pins. • Plug the power connector into the power s
