Need help installing a second hard drive into my G4.

I'm going to install a second drive into my G4. This is from an exact duplicate of my current computer. What do I need to do to get this into my computer...it has information on it now, but I don't need it. Please give me step by step instructions. Thanks Leigh

I just added drive(s) to my G4 450 (Sawtooth) and had boot problems and knew it had to do with jumper settings. I solved it however by putting my original boot drive in the upper portion of the carrier and a new drive in the lower portion. That way the data cables were syncing correctly.
Already had a SATA controller (2 connectors) with one drive on it and filled the second so now the ol Sawtooth is sporting 4 drives.

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Bling888, welcome to the forum.
Here is a guide that should help you. Be certain to watch the video. You will need SATA III cables; power and data. Although, the SATA 1.0 cables will work fine if you don't have the others. I have found that the straight cables have always worked for me.
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