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    Inspiron 1721

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by century, Sep 27, 2007.

  1. century

    century Newbie

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    Just purchased a new Dell Inspiron 1721. I purchased this 7200 RPM sata HD http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822145160 . However when I pulled my old HD out, it appeared to have a different pin connection. Did I purchase the wrong type of HD? I thought SATA was a SATA connection. Weird. Any help would be great.

    Thanks.

    Brian
     
    century, Sep 27, 2007
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  2. einhander

    einhander Notebook Deity

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    i think dell uses a adapter sort of thing.
     
    einhander, Sep 27, 2007
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  3. Dell C.A.

    Dell C.A. Company Representative

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    Most of our notebook hard drives are actually fitted in a carry-case before they are placed in the notebook itself. The casing is held to the bare drive by a couple of small screws, and often the casing includes an adapter to fit the normal sata connector to the connector on the notebook itself. If you remove the old drive from its case, the new drive should fit in the case just fine.

    Let me know if you have any questions.

    John
    Dell Customer Advocate
     
    Dell C.A., Sep 27, 2007
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  4. opnr2000

    opnr2000 Notebook Consultant

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    woah is that a real response from dell? very nice...
     
    opnr2000, Sep 27, 2007
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  5. Dell C.A.

    Dell C.A. Company Representative

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    It sure is. :)

    I hope you're enjoying your new Inspiron!

    John
    Dell Customer Advocate
     
    Dell C.A., Oct 1, 2007
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  6. AustinM

    AustinM Newbie

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    Here's the adapter:
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    AustinM, Oct 1, 2007
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