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    Hard drive replacement kits

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rths, Jul 4, 2004.

  1. rths

    rths Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would like to replace the hard drive in my R51 notebook. I've seen ads for hard drive replacement kits. Can anyone comment on these kits. thanks.[8D]
     
    rths, Jul 4, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi rths,
    I'm not sure what would be in a kit??? a small screwdriver to help replace the hard drive. Just get a 2.5" 9.5mm height notebook hard drive period. No kit needed as all you need to replace one is a small phillips screw driver and about 5 minutes time[ :)]

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    bootleg2go, Jul 6, 2004
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    rths Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do you know of any web site that would describe the steps involved. The notebook is a IBM R51. Thanks in advance.
     
    rths, Jul 7, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Here is the link to the R50 hardware maintenance manual.
    ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/13n6246_01.pdf
    It should give you an idea of what is involved. Like I said, if it is like the R40 and other thinkpads, it is very easy and only requires a screwdriver and removing/replacing a few screws that hold the drive in place.

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    bootleg2go, Jul 8, 2004
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    rths Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the info. [8D]
     
    rths, Jul 9, 2004
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    Anytime[ :)]
    Good Luck
    Jack

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    bootleg2go, Jul 10, 2004
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