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Installing a Hard Drive

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Students practice installing a hard drive in a computer. They are to determine which pieces are missing and follow instructions for installing the drive. They make sure the new drive works with the computer.

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computers, hard drive, college and career readiness
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9th - 12th
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21 Century Skills
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