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    Changing HD on a Dell M140

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by rabidg00se, Jun 1, 2007.

  1. rabidg00se

    rabidg00se Newbie

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    I'm trying to upgrade the hard drive on my Dell XPS M140. Here's the Dell web site regarding this:

    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps140m/en/sm/hdd0.htm

    Now, the hard drive in the system was encased in what I assume is a heat sink; the hard drive I bought from Newegg doesn't have one. That Dell site doesn't mention it at all. And of course, not knowing that the screwdrivers I have weren't the right size, I managed to bend it all to hell.

    My question is, do I need this panel? I can fit the hard drive in without it, but I don't dare start the computer until I know more about this. And, if it's necessary, where can I buy one?

    Thanks,
    Max
     
    rabidg00se, Jun 1, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's actually a tray, but I suppose it could be used as a heat sink :p

    To get it, you'll need to buy it from Dell(or ebay perhaps), but whether its necessary or not, I'd say it would be, its there for a reason.
     
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    rabidg00se Newbie

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    Aha, a tray. Armed with this information, I believe I've found the replacement part (Dell Part#G5044). I would have been searching all night for "notebook hard drive heat sink." Thanks!
     
    rabidg00se, Jun 1, 2007
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Glad to be of help :)
     
    coriolis, Jun 1, 2007
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  5. lazybum131

    lazybum131 Notebook Evangelist

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    Parts-People sell Dell parts, here's a link to the hard drive caddy you're looking for.

    Dell also has a Spare Parts Department that you can call to order parts.
     
    lazybum131, Jun 1, 2007
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