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    M1530 OEM HDD upgrade require any extra parts?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by techNOguy, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. techNOguy

    techNOguy Notebook Consultant

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    I'm thinking about purchasing an OEM HDD from an online vendor (newegg, etc) as an upgrade for my M1530. Do I need any extra parts for the upgrade (cables, connectors, etc) beyond what is included with the OEM HDD package?
     
    techNOguy, Jun 24, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, you just need recovery discs etc to reinstall. NOtebook hdds should plug straight in.
     
    Johnny T, Jun 24, 2008
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    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can just use your current hard drive bracket to install your new hard drive. Just make sure to format the hdd before you install the os.
     
    CeeNote, Jun 24, 2008
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