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    Getting a 7200rpm hard drive in a 1720

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by chelet, Sep 23, 2007.

  1. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    For some reason Dell doesn't offer a 7200rpm hard drive as an option on the Inspiron 1720 (or the Vostro 1700). Is it possible to order a 7200rpm hard drive separately from the laptop and install it yourself or are the hard drives proprietary?
     
    chelet, Sep 23, 2007
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    eXtraBulleT Notebook Consultant

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    eXtraBulleT, Sep 23, 2007
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  3. zfactor

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    wow they used to have the option for them they must have removed that option...hmmmmm
     
    zfactor, Sep 23, 2007
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    A HD change won't void your Dell warranty either :D

    Though I wouldn't send it in with my machine as they might swap it out for the part your machine originally came with :O
     
    frazell, Sep 23, 2007
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    Thats weird. Maybe its only temporary. Dell australia upgrades to the 160GB 7200RPM Seagate for only $160AUD, which is cheaper than buying one yourself and selling the old one.
     
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    Thanks. That one seems to have exceptional ratings too.
    My main concern with looking for a drive on Newegg was whether it would fit the Inspiron -- or whether the screw holes would be in the wrong place or something.

    Yes it is weird. I was wondering if it had something to do with the 1720 and 1700 models being able to take two hard drives, and Dell was trying to keep the heat down. Or maybe they're just trying to push the sale of the 5400rpm drives on the 17" laptops by not offering an alternative.
     
    chelet, Sep 23, 2007
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    Any 2.5" SATA drive will fit. It's a standard form factor.
     
    AustinM, Sep 23, 2007
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