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    I want to replace/upgrade my Dell Studio 1555's hard drive

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by qwertypoiu89, Mar 8, 2011.

  1. qwertypoiu89

    qwertypoiu89 Newbie

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    Hi, I've never replaced a laptop's hard drive before and I'd really appreciate some help! My laptop specs are as follows:

    Dell Studio 1555
    P8600 Duo Core 2.40 Ghz Processor
    ATI HD Mobility Radeon 4570
    4 Gig RAM

    Do I need to buy a hard drive specifically for this laptop? If so, can you provide a good link? I live in the UK and googled, but only came to American/Canadian Dell websites and they don't ship globally.

    I just want a 320 gig hard drive @ 5400RPM (as cheap as possible).

    Hope you can help out! Cheers in advance.
     
    qwertypoiu89, Mar 8, 2011
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  2. chaugh

    chaugh Notebook Consultant

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    chaugh, Mar 9, 2011
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Yes, any 2.5", 9.5mm high SATA hard drive should work, including the one linked above.
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 9, 2011
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    423djb Newbie

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    Good morning/afternoon to one and all..

    Please I know its been since March, I am a newbie with little brain or understanding.. And Dell have been like an expense chocolate fire guard...

    I have just found this forum and was amazed to read one else in need of help/advise with studio 15.

    Difference is my 320gb Drive has failed.......

    And am here for looking for a sensible replacement.. and was looking at

    Western Digital WD3200BPVT 320GB 2.5" Hard Drive SATAII 5400rpm 8MB Cache - OEM Scorpio Blue

    Western Digital WD3200BPVT 320GB 2.5" Hard Drive.. | Ebuyer.com

    but someone above suggested the Hitachi drive

    Hitachi 320GB 2.5" SATA-II Travelstar Hard Drive - 5400rpm 8MB Cache - Ideal PS3 Upgrade Drive

    Hitachi 320GB 2.5" SATA-II Travelstar Hard Drive.. | Ebuyer.com

    Which would be the better..

    I was also wondering which one QWERTY went for and how they are getting on with what they choice.

    Please help as I am now so confused....

    David
     
    423djb, Aug 30, 2011
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