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How Do You Convert External To Internal Hard Drive?

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How Do You Convert External To Internal Hard Drive?

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External hard drives can be very convenient for storing data and transferring it from one computer to another. If you don’t want to use an external hard drive, though, you can convert it to an internal hard drive so you can use it on your computer without having to plug it in repeatedly. This process isn’t very difficult, and only requires that the hard drive have the same type of connector as your computer’s motherboard. Remove the hard drive from its external case. This will generally require removing two or more screws from the exterior of the case, removing the hard drive and then unscrewing the hard drive from an internal portion of the external casing structure. Be careful not to damage the external case so you can use it again if needed. Turn off your computer, remove the power cord and take the side of the case off. Put on your anti-static wristband and locate the hard drive data cable that is attached to the motherboard. Attach this cable to your hard drive. Locate a spare har

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