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    Can I manually add another hdd to 9700?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dragonxking, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. dragonxking

    dragonxking Newbie

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    Hi,
    I'm ordering an HP dv9700t notebook, and it comes with 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive inside of it. Is it possible for me to add a 2nd internal hard drive? If I can, which hard drives are available for installing (hopefully a 7200rpm drive)?

    and oh yeah, will this void the warranty?
     
    dragonxking, Feb 12, 2008
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  2. Yitzter

    Yitzter Notebook Evangelist

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    You can add any 2.5" HD as long as its SATA. You will need an bracket and adapter which you can buy from HP for around 30$.

    No it will not void your warranty.
     
    Yitzter, Feb 12, 2008
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  3. phifer8390

    phifer8390 Notebook Consultant

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    I am doing the same thing. I am going to add the 200gb 7200rpm. I actually am going to make it my primary and use the slower 250gb as the scondary to store all my media!
    Here is the bracket part number 434106-001. It is 35 and change!
     
    phifer8390, Feb 12, 2008
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    gt3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    gt3, Feb 12, 2008
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