> I'm not very handy (a huge understatement), and I'm assuming something that > costs nearly $200 assembled, and only about $95 when bought in separate > parts, must require some skills to put together. Or is it as easy as > ordering the two components, sticking one into the other, and you're good to > go? > Open the case (usually four screws) plug in ide cable, power cable and secure drive in case (four screws) put back in case and secure 4 screws and you're done. It's not quite plug and play - but if you can use a screw driver - hey - you've put together your first computer component. Another technique is to invite a handy friend over for a beer. :) Dan