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    160Gb Momentus 5400.3 in an old Inspiron 2600???

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by DJMaytag, May 7, 2007.

  1. DJMaytag

    DJMaytag Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know the Inspiron 2600 is old as dirt, but it meets the requirements for one particular audio app I want to use this lappy for (Rane Serato Scratch DJ program) until I can spring for a newer Inspiron later this year.

    I have a 20Gb PATA Hitachi that came with this model, and I used a couple spare Best Buy gift cards that have been sitting unused for months to order the Seagate Momentus 5400.3, 160Gb model.

    I didn't think about the possibility that there might be a chance that it's too big to work properly in this unit. Does anyone know if there is a size limit to what the Inspiron 2600 can handle (if any)?
     
    DJMaytag, May 7, 2007
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    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Have you tried just installing it? As you already have it.
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Did you get a PATA hard drive?
     
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    DJMaytag Notebook Enthusiast

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    oh, I should have specified that I ordered it from Best Buy's website, as the local store didn't have it in stock (their notebook drive selection is minimal at best). It's due to arrive in a couple days.

    yes, it's PATA. I don't SATA had even been released when this Dell was produced.
     
    DJMaytag, May 8, 2007
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I see no reason why it won't work. The nice thing about getting it at BestBuy is will be easy to return if it doesn't work.
     
    ZaZ, May 8, 2007
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    it should work unless there is a BIOS limitation which is possible but not likely. As long as it is PATA and not SATA then it will be fine.
     
    SideSwipe, May 8, 2007
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