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    Upgrading to 7200RPM HD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by gab_H, Sep 8, 2006.

  1. gab_H

    gab_H Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone here that bought an Inspiron e1705 with 5400RPM upgraded it with a 7200 RPM one?
    Is it doable? :confused:

    thx for reply
     
    gab_H, Sep 8, 2006
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    all notebook harddrives are upgradeable

    are you asking a something else?
     
    drumfu, Sep 8, 2006
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    gab_H Notebook Enthusiast

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    any 7200 HD can run in that laptop without problem?

    sry for the noob question
     
    gab_H, Sep 8, 2006
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  4. Smashy

    Smashy Notebook Consultant

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    It looks like you can put in an SATA hard drive, which should be quicker than an ATA. Basically a 2.5" SATA hard drive is what you're looking for.
     
    Smashy, Sep 8, 2006
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  5. drumfu

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    any hard drive with the same form factor (2.5") and the same connector (SATA i believe for yours, but i could be wrong) will work.

    it's not a noob question, it's just all you asked was "if it's doable" to which the answer is yes. if you're looking for more specific information, you'll get better answers with more specific questions

    good luck
     
    drumfu, Sep 8, 2006
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  6. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    Yes, the HDD is easily upgradable.

    Well, the e1705 uses a S-ATA HDD connection. You cannot need P-ATA connection HDD as the e1705 does not support it.

    Other than that, it's just a matter of undoing a screw, pulling out and popping in the Hard Drive, and then installing XP.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=67545
     
    Lil Mayz, Sep 8, 2006
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  7. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Yes it's doable,wanted to upgrade my gfx card couldn't find one so opt for HDD instead,did just today no problems.
     
    Reezin14, Sep 9, 2006
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