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    DV9000 Harddrive upgrades

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kojack, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. kojack

    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    I have a DV9000 and im wondering is there a place for 2 hds in this and what do I need to install 2? I want to put in a 7200 rpm main drive for my OS, and then put a big 5400 rpm drive for storage....can I do this?
     
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You need a second hard-drive bay and special adapter that you have to order from HP.
     
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    THere is a space for the second drive in my notebook however right?
     
    kojack, Oct 29, 2007
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    RdKryton Notebook Consultant

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    The dv9000 does have 2 drive bays.

    I have that setup now.
    Drive #1 Seagate Momentus160gig 7200 rpm
    Drive #2 Seagate Momentus100gig 5400 rpm
    You will need the hard drive caddy and SATA adapter to install the second drive. They are available from HP and on eBay.
     
    RdKryton, Oct 29, 2007
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    Awsome.....thats good news. My cousin works at the local store here so I get all my gear off him...I will get him to order that for me... 160gb 7200 RPM seagate, and a 250gb 5400 seagate...wheee...thanks for the info.
     
    kojack, Oct 30, 2007
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