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    dell precision m65 hard drive upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by djmasterg, Dec 25, 2008.

  1. djmasterg

    djmasterg Newbie

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    Hi everybody

    I would like to change my hdd from standard one to Western Digital Scorpio 320gb 7200rpm, or to any make/model that has 320gb and 7200rpm. Is this possible, will bios allow to put so big hdd inside?
    Please, let me know if this would work.

    With regards
    Greg.
     
    djmasterg, Dec 25, 2008
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can upgrade to any 2.5" SATA hard drive, 320GB, 7200RPM WDs incuded.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 25, 2008
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  3. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    I'm not aware of any limitation with how big of the HDD you can put it.
    WD is a good choice, Seagate is another option.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Dec 25, 2008
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  4. channelv

    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    It will work, no worries. There is a firmware upgrade on Dell's site though FYI, to address some clicking noises on that drive. DE19 I believe is the firmware and it works fine for me.
     
    channelv, Dec 26, 2008
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