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    Need new hard drives for HP DV8135NR

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wag 42, Jan 10, 2010.

  1. wag 42

    wag 42 Newbie

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    My son's laptop (HP DV8135NR) recently crashed, and it appears the primary hard drive was bad. Since it has 2 HD's (100GB each), I flipped the 2, reinstalled windows and all other garbage that came with it. Now it works, but is a little glitchy and slow.

    I'm thinking about replacing both HD's with new ones (120 gb or 160 gb), but am not sure exactly which ones to get. I don't want to spend a lot of money for 2 reasons-

    1. Because the laptop is older (2006)
    2. Because if there is something else wrong, then I don't want to be out a bunch of money.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks...
     
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    wag 42 Newbie

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    So, can anyone tell me if the Samsung HM160HC is 100% compatible?

    It appears to be the least expensive one I can find.
     
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    what chipset do u have what interface does the hard drive use? If it uses PATA that samsung drive should be allright... if it uses SATA , u have to look for different drives...
     
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  4. wag 42

    wag 42 Newbie

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    That's my problem-I don't have a clue. The hard drives that are installed are Fujitsu MHV2100AT.

    Interface?, chipset?, sorry, I'm just not savy enough with computer lingo.
     
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    wag 42 Newbie

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    It appears it is a EIDE or PATA interface.

    Can anyone recommend an inexpensive replacement say around 160GB?
     
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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  7. Phil

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    Yes it's compatible and a good choice.

    WD3200BEVE is good too.
     
    Phil, Jan 11, 2010
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    Thanks everyone, I appreciate it...
     
    wag 42, Jan 11, 2010
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