Selecting Components 2

Question 1

Why may you change an internal storage device?

Answer 1

It no longer meets the needs of the suer.

It is failing/has failed.

Question 2

Whatare signs of immenant hard drive failure?

Answer 2

Unusual noises.
Unusual Vibrations.
Error messages.
Corrupt data/applications.

Question 3

How do internal storage drives typically connect?

Answer 3

Using SATA cables.

Question 4

How do external stoarge devices typically connect?

Answer 4

Using USB, eSATA or Thunderbolt connections.

Question 5

What are SATA and eSATA cables?

Answer 5

They are similar cables but not interchangeable.

Question 6

What are the typical form factors of HDDs?

Answer 6

3. 5 inch is most common.

2. 5 inch is becoming more popular however. It is the most common in laptops.

Question 7

What is the most typical form factor for SSDs?

Answer 7

2.5 inches.

Question 8

What is an important factor to consider when purchasing a HDD?

Answer 8

Whetehr or not it is compatible with the interfaces of the motherboard.

Question 9

What interface options do legacy motherboars typically offer?

Answer 9

IDE or EIDE.

Question 10

What factors are there to consider when choosing an optical drive?

Answer 10

Connector type.
Reading capability.
Writing capability.
Optical media type.

Question 11

What advantage do DVDs have over CDs but not BDs?

Answer 11

They have a much larger storage capacity than CDs.

This is the opposite case for BDs.

Question 12

What are the three forms of drive bay types?

Answer 12

5. 25 inches.
6. 5 inches.
7. 5 inches.

Question 13

What are 5.25 inch bays used for?

Answer 13

Optical drives.

Most full size tower cases will have two or more of these.

Question 14

What are 3.5 inch bays used for?

Answer 14

3.5 inch HDDs.
Provide additional USB support and smart card readers.
Most full size towers will have two or more.

Question 15

What are 2.5 inch bays used for?

Answer 15

2.5 inch HDDs and SSDs.
Smallest drive bay.
Becoming increasingly popular.

Question 16

When screwing in HDDs what should you do first?

Answer 16

Hand tighten them somewhat, it will make the next two easier.

Question 17

What should you do when installing multiple drives?

Answer 17

Give some space betweeen them, also mount the drive with the metal face up as it helps dissipate heat.

Question 18

What type of bay are optical drives stored in? How?

Answer 18

5.25 inch bays. They are installed from the front.

Question 19

How do you install optical drives?

Answer 19

Remove faceplate from case, position and insert drive. Secure the drve with screws.