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‎07-25-2024 08:58 PM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

I want to slave 2 hds to the OEM disk that came with my new machine. How can I do that. Seller says I can because there are enough slots but I need instructions. I'm a psychologist, not a computer tech.

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‎07-25-2024 09:35 PM

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This video shows disassembly for most items

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fELywrIDarA&ab_channel=HPSupport

 

I assume you have an M.2 SSD and NO hard drive (HDD)

 

You can put 1 HDD in the "cage" and the other one below it

 

For backup purposes you might consider getting an external USB3 drive.

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‎07-26-2024 09:24 AM

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Great video. I added it to my saved videos on YouTube, but that was not the question. I don't want to replace anything, I want to ADD HDs to my computer.

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‎07-26-2024 10:27 AM - edited ‎07-26-2024 10:30 AM

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The video shows where the disk fit.  They need to be connected to the motherboard with an SATA cable for data and a power cable for power.  In addition they need to be initialized.

 

use google or take the PC to a shop to have it done.

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‎07-27-2024 03:11 AM

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Thanks.

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‎07-27-2024 07:01 AM - edited ‎07-27-2024 07:05 AM

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I was unable to find an official photograph of your motherboard supposedly the name of the motherboard is Akali

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126287375761

there are 3 SATA connectors

 

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Supposidly the dark blue is the faster but that is only a rumor I read somwhere.

 

If you go to the below site and enter your serial number you should get a list of all the parts in your system

https://partsurfer.hp.com/

 

 

 

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