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    Upgrading ASUS G1p HDD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by m477hew, Nov 27, 2007.

  1. m477hew

    m477hew Notebook Consultant

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    Ok I want to get a new HD since they've come out with cool new ones (faster and denser) but I'm confused as to which interface I need. Everywhere I look on my laptop (ie the device manager) I see IDE. But I don't even see any IDE HDDs for sale (like at new egg). I'm not sure exactly what hard drive I have, but I looked up the device's number (ST9160821AS) and I got this:

    http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/laptops/momentus/momentus_5400.3/

    It says SATA, but allover my computer i see IDE "controllers"

    Any and all help is greatly appreciated, THANKS
     
    m477hew, Nov 27, 2007
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    m477hew Notebook Consultant

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    anyone?
     
    m477hew, Nov 29, 2007
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    ejl fudge

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    you use sata. almost all notebooks w/ core duo processors do (disregarding ultraportables)
     
    ejl, Nov 29, 2007
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