Temporarily connect an internal drive...?

I'd like to copy my 100GB drive onto my new 250GB drive before I reformat the 100GB and install XP on it. I don't have any room in my case to mount the drive while I'm copying to it. This is probably a stupid question, and you probably will tell me to step away from the computer, but can I connect the drive and set it on an anti-static mat while the copy is in progress, then disconnect it and set it aside?



thanks...

Don't even bother with an anti-static bag. I've heard the outside is actually one of the worst place to put drives. Just dangle the drive, it'll be fine

uh oh... ive always just put my HDD straight on the case with nothing between them.... and had no probs... maybe shortened the life tho