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    Update Hard Disk

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by paranoic, Jun 21, 2006.

  1. paranoic

    paranoic Newbie

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    Hello,

    I was looking for updating my notebook hd. I wanted buy a 7200 Rpm, but I don't know as I can do.

    Which hd could be better to buy? Hitachi or Seagate?

    Looking for silence...

    Is it difficult? Is there some Faq to read

    Thanks
     
    paranoic, Jun 21, 2006
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  2. lku

    lku Notebook Consultant

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  3. paranoic

    paranoic Newbie

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    Thanks. I read, very good. Expecially reviews!

    Do you think is difficult to change hd on Hp nc Laptop? Is there anyone manual to learn about it?

    Thanks
     
    paranoic, Jun 21, 2006
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  4. Iter

    Iter Notebook Evangelist

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    I really believe the both is very good. i'm using a 80GB Hitachi one. It is very good and give me excellent job. Hitachi is a first one to make a 2.5" 7200rpm HD'd brand, Seagate should have a 5 years warranty. If your budget can afford it, go for Seagate should be your final decision.
     
    Iter, Jun 21, 2006
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  5. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Hatichi 7K100 7200 rpm drive blows the doors off a 4200 rpm drive. It's bandwidth is almost 2x that a 4200rpm. I have it and love it. No way I will buy another Notebook with out it. The Hitachi is faster than the seagate. It will consume about 100ma (.1 amps) more than a 4200. Buy your productivity will go up 80%. That is about the time you speed waiting on the HD compaired to a 7200.
     
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Which HP nc model is it. Hp usually have service manuals on their website and it should go into the details of accessing any internal part of your laptop.
     
    miner, Jun 21, 2006
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  7. paranoic

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    It's nc8430. I tried to see...but I can't downlaod anything.

    Thanks all people which answer me and send me their idea :D
     
    paranoic, Jun 21, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hello,

    A the end I bought Sony Sz series, becase Hp not really like....

    Is there anyone which could show me as I can install a new hd seagate?

    I suppose it's also possible on Vaio Sz, I hope....

    Thanks
     
    paranoic, Jun 22, 2006
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    None can help me?

    None tried to update Hd in Sony Vaio Sz?

    Thanks
     
    paranoic, Jun 23, 2006
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    For most laptops, this is how its done:
    1. Shut down laptop, remove battery and ac plug
    2. Remove 2 screws holding cover for hdd
    3. Pull out the hard drive
    4. If it has a metal case, remove it and install on new drive
    5. Plug in new drive
    6. Screw back cover and plug in the battery.
     
    lku, Jun 23, 2006
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