Hello all, I bought a Maxtor 200 GIG HD from Newegg last week. What all do I need to install it? I see on the inside of my G5, under the first HD, the slot for the second. But I don't have another (what seems to be) power and data cable to connect to my second HD, and my second HD didn't come with any. Can someone help me? This is my first time installing a 2nd HD, so I'm new to it. Thanks for listening^^.
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Just bought a 200Gig HD, How do I install it??
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I don't have a G5, but doesn't the existing cable have plugs for two drives? That's usually how it works. Here's the Apple HD installation instructions.
Hi,nimbus said:
The cables are already there, look at the bottom of the bay, there should be two black connectors, and they should line up perfectly with the mating connectors on the drive. Also, on the left side of the drive cage there are 4 black plastic screws. Take them out and screw them into your new drive, one at each corner. The round plastic "heads" ride in the slots in the drive cage. Once the drive is in flip the lever up to lock it in, then connect the cables. By the way, the cables are flat, not round. Let us know how you make out.
Regards,
Marc
THANKS MARC! I found the cords. I confused the cords for something that had to connect to it and the hard drive. I didn't know they came out. I installed it, formatted it, and it's up and running. Thanks so much for all of your help, all. I really appreciate it. 