How to connect hard drive to laptop

Hard disks are two types - internal and external (by the type of USB flash drive). Hard disks are connected via the IDE interface, which is used on all old models of hard drives. Or - SATA, which has a much enemy and connector, and the width of the loop.

When connecting the hard disk to the laptop, it should be remembered that not all modern laptops have external connectors for this connection. Then the connection can be performed using the USB interface. But for these purposes, a specialized SATA / IDE adapter is required to USB input. Such an adapter can be found with the hard drive power supply. The unit is required due to the shortage of food from the USB interface.

When connecting a hard disk through an adapter, you need to be extremely careful, so that it will not damage the hard disk to the lacquer when it is lying next to the laptop. Manufacturers of computer executives produce special pockets for hard drives with the necessary built-in adapters. Such a pocket serves as a peculiar protective cover for HDD.

Container connectors should be connected to the hard disk by installing HDD into the container pocket. Then the connecting cable is connected to the USB laptop input and, if necessary, external power to the container.

The hard disk is usually connected when the laptop is turned off. After turning on the laptop, the hard disk will automatically be displayed in the conductor of the laptop operating system. Otherwise, you need to install drivers from a disk, which is included, or downloaded from the manufacturer of the container.

This method of connecting the hard disk is no different from connecting any other USB media. However, there is a strict rule at the same time. To avoid irreversible HDD damage, it is impossible to turn off the power when the disk is running. You also need to use a safe extraction of the device after working with a hard disk before turning off from a laptop.

If you have to often transfer information from a computer hard disk to a laptop or, on the contrary, you should purchase a special portable HDD. This kind of hard drives has a USB connection cable, is protected from external damage to a solid housing and is used specifically as a portable drive.