How do I install a 3rd HD????

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in Genius Bar edited January 2014
I need instructions on how to install a 3rd HD (or 2nd additional) on a DP 1 GHz Quicksilver G4. I have the original + another one installed already in one part and want to install another hard drive. Need help.

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    applenutapplenut Posts: 5,768member
    you need to buy an ATA PCI controller card. install that in a PCI slot and it'll give you 2-4 more ATA connections and in some cases RAID capability.



    unfortunately, the mac versions seem to be significantly more money than the PC versions....but, that's life I guess
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    tigerwoods99tigerwoods99 Posts: 2,633member
    Yea I got one already



    what do I do now???
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    applenutapplenut Posts: 5,768member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by TigerWoods99

    Yea I got one already



    what do I do now???




    o.



    so, are the drives you have installed already running off of the card or the built-in ATA controller?



    if they are running off the card just run the other ones off the computer. if not, then you just need cables. install the card, install the drives in the open drive bays, attach with cables and you're on your way. didn't the card come with directions?
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