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    HD upgrade for Compaq Presario 2100

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by anonimouse, Jun 29, 2007.

  1. anonimouse

    anonimouse Newbie

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    so a friend of mine (he's a ninja) has an old compaq presario 2100 and the HD died on him, naturally he would like to replace it with a new one. im not too certain what type of drive would be a suitable replacement.

    the existing dead one is a Seagate 30 GB AT Model: ST93015A

    im guessing that means its an ATA drive, or is AT a different older type? also is there any way to tell how big he can go without the bios saying "no"? anything else i need to know before i talk to him? like i said he is a ninja so id rather not make him mad or he might totally cut off my head

    thanks
     
    anonimouse, Jun 29, 2007
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    anonimouse Newbie

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    bumpy bump bump?
     
    anonimouse, Jun 30, 2007
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  3. Wiz33

    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    It should be just a 2.5" ATA drive so any ATA replacement should work.
     
    Wiz33, Jun 30, 2007
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