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    what type if hard drive does the C400 latitude have

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kevinscotland, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. kevinscotland

    kevinscotland Notebook Consultant

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    It says ata 6, but when i compared it to my alienware pata drive the pins look different.

    can anyone explain why as both are supposed to be IDE/pata.
     
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    Are both drives 2.5" (laptop) drives?
     
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    yes they are, look identical in size and thickness. just pins look different :|
     
    kevinscotland, Jun 2, 2008
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    Do you have a camera you can upload pictures of the drive with?
     
    tumnasgt, Jun 2, 2008
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