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    Compatable HD's for 1520's

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Spliner, Aug 31, 2007.

  1. Spliner

    Spliner Notebook Consultant

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    I would like to have a spare to swap out with my 1520, mostly to install Ubuntu and run some security apps from time to time. Wouldn't need to be a large drive.. 80G would be fine. Just need it to be at least 5400 RPM/80G and fit the 1520 just fine. Also (I havn't tried opening it myself just yet) does anyone know if the 1520's have a tray that holds the HD, and if the part can be purchased separately from Dell?
     
    Spliner, Aug 31, 2007
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  2. lambchops468

    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    there is just the cover that screws onto the hd, use the old hd cover for a new one

    or i guess you could order it
     
    lambchops468, Aug 31, 2007
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  3. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    eBay would probably be a better place to find a spare HD tray for it for cheaper than the Dell price...

    Any 2.5" SATA drive should work just fine in the 1520 ;)
     
    frazell, Aug 31, 2007
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  4. TuxDude

    TuxDude Notebook Deity

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    Does the 1520 support only one HD is it and the 1720 two ?
     
    TuxDude, Aug 31, 2007
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  5. lambchops468

    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    yes

    that is correct.
     
    lambchops468, Aug 31, 2007
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    you can install 2 operating systems on one hard drive pretty easily. however if you have vista installed, you will have to install linux first then vista.
     
    nizzy1115, Aug 31, 2007
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