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    Aspire 5102WLMI PATA -> SATA

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by slicef96, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. slicef96

    slicef96 Newbie

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    I have an Aspire 5102WLMI. It has a 120GB 4200RPM Hitachi Dive. I want to upgrade and it seems that SATA is the way to go (Faster and better pricing) I know there are Aspire 5100 machines with SATA drives.
    -Is it possible to convert?
    -Is the controller soldered or Push In?
    -Is this a matter of getting a new controller card?
    -Would I need a new Bios flash?
    As for divers, I bought the original Acer XP reinstallation CD/DVD set.

    Any advice is appreciated.
    -todd
     
    slicef96, Jul 9, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    It's not possible.. just go to newegg or some place and buy a PATA drive. They're not any slower than SATA but the largest size is only 320 GB because manufacturers are making less of them.

    Are you quite sure your computer has a PATA drive?
     
    namaiki, Jul 9, 2009
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