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    L502X: Upgrading the Hard Drive

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Carbo, Mar 6, 2013.

  1. Carbo

    Carbo Notebook Consultant

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    I have the L502X. I want to upgrade the existing hard drive, which is a the WD7500BPKT. I'm looking at a Seagate, model STBD750100.
    I've replaced and upgraded many desktop parts over the years, but never a laptop. I have two questions:
    1) is the Seagate drive a match for the hardware in the L502X, or do I need to upgrade anything else?
    2) How easy or difficult is it to replace a laptop drive?
    Thank you.
     
    Carbo, Mar 6, 2013
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Commander Wolf, Mar 7, 2013
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  3. Carbo

    Carbo Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, it looks like it's a standard laptop 2.5" form factor, so it shouldn't be a problem. Of course, opening up the laptop and replacing has me a bit wary, not having done this previously.
     
    Carbo, Mar 7, 2013
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  4. dave-p

    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    I changed drives in both my l501x, and 502x, standard laptop drive size, and yes a pain to get to as I had to dismantle the laptop to get to the drive.

    find a nice clear spot to work on and keep track of the screws.
     
    dave-p, Mar 8, 2013
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