If this is not possible, install the new drive to where it will be used. Install the new hard drive to the same position in the computer and use the same cable and connector that was used for the original drive.Otherwise, your computer will not start from the new hard drive. Warning! Your old and new hard drives must work in the same controller mode (for example, IDE or AHCI). You do not need to format the new disk, as this will be done in the process of recovery.

Recovering your system to a new disk under bootable media Recovering your system to a new disk under bootable mediaīefore you start, we recommend that you complete the preparations described in Preparing for recovery.