How to Convert a Hard Drive to a Portable Device

Reuse your old HDD by takeout it from the unused desktop or laptop and use it as an external hard drive, media server or other storage device can be a big way to create the most out of your hardware. Number of low-cost HDD areas available. Some offer multimedia interface capacity, while others are simple Plug-and-Play areas that permit you to simply mount, connect, and connect the HDD to the existing computer.

• Choose and buy a hard-drive area that fits your hard compel. Laptop hard drive involve 2 1/2-inch area, while desktop hard drives require 3 1/2-inch area.

• Connect the anti-static wrist ornaments clip to a metal object.

• Follow the enclosure's manual on how to accurately mount and safe the hard drive in the area. Interface the enclosure with the hard drive through the internal cable or pins.

• Remove the bracelet. Boot up your system.

• Connect in your hard drive area's USB or Firewire cable into an vacant slot on your PC.

• Allow your OS to detect and install the required drivers for your hard drive to operate.