D630 Owners Thread

Most likely, no. Connector is likely different or non-standard.

 

Thats what I was thinking, a shame really!

Thanks!

 

Have had my D630 for 3 years now and still live and kicking. Though in May 2009 the Quadro chip fried and had a mobo replacement under warranty. Haven't had a fault since then. Bought a 1 year warranty extension (original 3yr was about to end) and intend to keep it for a year or two

 

Good to hear. Did Dell replace the motherboard with another Quadro chip or Crestline graphics? I don't think Nvidia ever fixed the issue with the defective bump material so it may have an issue if it's another Nvidia mobo.

 

It's probably another Nvidia motherboard.Generally, Dell doesn't substitute parts unless it's been serviced multiple times.

I once requested an Intel GMA replacement motherboard for a D620 when the graphics card failed, and even with ProSupport and speaking to a supervisor, they said they can only give me an eqivalent replacement unless the motherboard has been replaced three or more times.

 

Even though it is a problematic model covered by the Nvidia Settlement, they will knowingly swap in a motherboard they know will go bad?

 

Unfortunately, yes...it's probably mostly to not downgrade customer systems, but they do have a large supply of refurbished Nvidia motherboards that can't keep sitting there...

 

Just acquired a Dell D630 with Intel 3100 graphics. Bought a Corsair Nova 65 GB SSD drive. I have not been able to google a very clear instruction on proper way to install this SSD and make it work. Can somebody point me to a tutorial on how to install the SSD onto this Dell D630 ?

 

Welcome to the club...its a very elite and exclusive group..only the finest people get in...JK.

As for SSD's, I'm not sure since I don't have one, but they should be relatively plug and play.

To access the hard drive bay on a D630, turn it off, remove the battery and unplug the charger, and flip it over so the bottom's facing up. You then should see on the right hand side at the front a small plastic piece with ridges that has two screws. Unscrew the screws and pull the plastic piece straight out.

That's your hard drive, go ahead and unscrew the plastic piece from the sides of the drive...as you'll need that to secure the SSD in place. Swap it to the SSD using the same screws, shove the SSD back in the same way you pulled out the hard drive and you should be set...at least physically.

Good Luck!

 

^^ Thanks for the quick reply...will try what you said...thanks again...