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install new SSd drive in HP desktop pc
Hi, I have tried to install a new SSD drive in my HP CQ5226uk desktop pc. I intended to install alongside the existing 350GB sata drive. There does not appear to be enough space for a 2nd drive of any sort inside the metal caddy containing the sata drive. The only available space appears to be in the area above the DVD drive and that is an area suitable to install a 2nd dvd drive.
Also there does not appear to be any additional connections for a 2nd HDD drive of any kind. I can see only the black connectors attached to the existing drive.
Asumming I can find a way to connect the SSD drive, Do I have to change anything in the BIOS, if so may I have the details please.
Drivers for SSD drives I have a disk but im not exactly sure when & how to install the drivers or can windows find them when the ssd is connected.
Finally if i am unable to install this drive would it be possible to use it as an external drive with the OS loaded on to it. (Although its only 120GB it cost a lot of money)
Thanks.