3rd internal HD

Forgot to mention XPS 8700

I want to connect a 3rd internal HD. I read the manual and just wonder, are the connector wires already in the system or do I need to install them and if so, how do I do that

pjhoskins

You need to post the computer model.

Bev.

XPS 8700

pjhoskins

You will need to buy a SATA data cable for the third SATA HD, there might be a spare SATA power connector available, if not, you need a SATA to SATA 'Y' power splitter, to connect the power to the third HD, as Dell does not include a description of the PSU's power connectors in the manuals.

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=102&cp_id=10226&cs_id=1022604&p_id=5184&seq=1&format=2

The third HD SATA data cable connects to any open SATA controller port on the motherboard, see page 13 of the owner's manual.

More useful information HERE:

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/p/19593098/20662543#20662543

Bev.