How do I set up the back up so that it goes to my external hard drive?

I am logging into itunes trying to back up my daughters ipad ( her memory is too full of pics and video) and I need to make sure it is going to our external hard drive.....help

Windows or Mac?
Windows - Change iPad default backup location
http://apple-ipad-tablet-help.blogspot.com/2010/07/change-ipad-default-backup-lo cation.html
How to Change the Location of Your iPhone Backup (Mac)
http://ismashphone.com/2012/05/how-to-change-the-location-of-your-iphone-backup. html

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