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    Best laptops to open/replace HDD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by LooieENG, Oct 24, 2012.

  1. LooieENG

    LooieENG Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking for a new laptop, but want one with an easily replaceable HDD (i.e. Toshiba Satellites, some Acer laptops, etc..)
     
    LooieENG, Oct 24, 2012
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    sunster168 Notebook Consultant

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    Isn't more or less very similar to replace the HDD? What brand are you leaning towards and for what reasons?
     
    sunster168, Oct 24, 2012
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  3. cognus

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    most thinkpads are a breeze. many of the HP's are very easy. its really a broad question....
     
    cognus, Oct 24, 2012
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Most business notebooks usually have the HDD in a sled that's fairly easily removable. I don't think you can segment this by brand.
     
    Commander Wolf, Oct 24, 2012
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    LooieENG, Oct 24, 2012
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    Most laptops are quick and easy. Just a couple screws and bang you're done.
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 24, 2012
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    Like others have said, most laptops have very easily replaceable hard drives. This isn't something that changes by brand or anything. All laptops have either easily replaceable drives, or require some form of disassembly. You can easily tell by looking at pictures or checking one out in a store if the drive is easily removable.
     
    Qing Dao, Oct 24, 2012
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  8. LooieENG

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    Thanks guys, think I migt get the Aspire 5755G and it looks like it has a cover underneath to easily swap it
     
    LooieENG, Oct 25, 2012
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

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    It's a good idea to download the service manual for a laptop before buying it. That's a tell-all. Some companies keep them under wraps ... others like Dell make it readily accessible to download.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 25, 2012
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