How to Upgrade to a 60GB HD Without a Transfer Cable

Adding storage to a personal computer today is less expensive than ever. With every passing year, consumers are treated with reductions in cost regarding hard drives. Adding a 60 gigabyte hard drive is easily done without a transfer cable, simply utilizing standard universal serial bus cabling instead. This non-invasive method of adding space means that the drive has increased portability, and tends to be less costly than their internal hard drive cousins.

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  Turn off the PC. Access the rear of the computer, or the location of an open USB port.

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  Connect the USB cable to the external 60GB drive, and the open USB port on the PC. Plug in the hard drive to an AC outlet if external power is required. Turn the power switch to it's "ON" position, if the unit is so equipped.

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  Turn on the PC, allowing the computer to recognize the hard drive.

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  Install the hard drive's data management software, if desired. Insert the disc into the DVD/CD tray and follow the installation instructions.