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    Adding a harddrive

    Discussion in 'HP' started by slybeans, Sep 23, 2007.

  1. slybeans

    slybeans Notebook Consultant

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    How do I know If my laptop has space to put in another hard drive?

    And what model would I need?

    Thanks.
     
    slybeans, Sep 23, 2007
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  2. LordOOOL

    LordOOOL Notebook Guru

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    You can replace the existing one but you probably can't add an additional one.
     
    LordOOOL, Sep 23, 2007
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  3. slybeans

    slybeans Notebook Consultant

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    Really?
    I read a review and they said I could add another hard drive.
     
    slybeans, Sep 23, 2007
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  4. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    But the dv9000 series is capable of having 2 hard drives. So, yes the OP can add another HDD.

    The HDD bays should be located underneath the notebook and should be easily accessible by removing 2 or 4 screws. Any 2.5" SATA notebook HDD should be compatbile but you will need a adaptor & frame to connect the HDD to connect/fit the hard disk into the bay. Look around ebay or you can buy directly from HP pArts store.
     
    miner, Sep 23, 2007
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  5. Envision

    Envision Notebook Deity

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    The HDD adapter to hook up the HDD to the laptop and the cradle for the HDD will run around $40 if you buy it from HP. So like miner said, look around ebay first see if theres any deals there before you go straight to HP to buy them.
     
    Envision, Sep 23, 2007
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  6. slybeans

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    Is there a guide I could read or anything? :D
     
    slybeans, Sep 23, 2007
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  7. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    miner, Sep 23, 2007
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  8. priyaradha

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    not to go off topic, but do u think i can add an extra one for my dv6500t.
     
    priyaradha, Sep 23, 2007
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  9. Lithus

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    No, you only have 1 slot.
     
    Lithus, Sep 23, 2007
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  10. chadrick_r6

    chadrick_r6 Notebook Enthusiast

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    what kinda of cradle do i need and in this post people are saying i need a HDD adapter also what kind do i need, im also thinking bout adding another hard drive i need help on how to do this
    my computer is dv9205us
     
    chadrick_r6, Oct 14, 2007
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  11. Lithus

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    Just a SATA pin adapter that should be on the old HDD that you pull off and put on the new HDD. The problem comes with installing a second HDD in which then you have to buy another adapter from HP.
     
    Lithus, Oct 14, 2007
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  12. Envision

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    When you are adding a 2nd HDD you not only need to SATA adapter, but you need the HDD cradle as well. This comes as a package though when you buy it, and if memory serves me right the package for the adapter and cradle is around $40. If you are simply replacing the stock HDD then you can swap the parts to the new HDD.
     
    Envision, Oct 14, 2007
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