What do I do after replacing my hard drive?

This guide works for both replacing a defective hard drive and for swapping out an outdated one for something with more space and speed.

1. Back up data. …
2. Create a recovery disc. …
3. Remove the old drive. …
4. Place the new drive. …
5. Reinstall the operating system. …
6. Reinstall your programs and files.

Dec 8, 2018