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    Hard drive spin speed in DV6150US

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Redneck_Randy, Jun 11, 2007.

  1. Redneck_Randy

    Redneck_Randy Notebook Geek

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    I'm having problems with the HD in my DV6150us. I have a clunking noise I can hear from 10 feet away. I have contacted HP Total Care and they will replace the HD. :) I will be sending this drive back when I recieve the replacement from HP. In the email to HP support I stated that I was thinking about getting a 7200 spin drive for the laptop. Their reply back was my laptop will not support a 7200 spin drive. The 7200 will work in the laptop but I was told by HP support that it will only spin at 5400 so going to a 7200 spin would be a waist of money and time.

    Is this true?

    Thanks
    Randy
     
    Redneck_Randy, Jun 11, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No...that sounds like someone doesn't know what they are talking about. 2.5" SATA notebook drives are engineered to fall within the same specifications and power consumptions so that all drives will work in all slots. That 5400 thing is phooey...especially since they sell the dv6000 with 7200RPM hard drive options :eek2:
     
    Greg, Jun 11, 2007
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  3. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    What they probably meant to say was that the hard disk you currently have is a 5400 RPM drive, and its maximum rotation rate is 5400 RPM. If you purchase a new 7200 RPM drive, and it has the same dimensions as the one it replaces, it should be fine. Bear in mind, that some notebooks have poor hard disk cooling, so it may result in a warmer hard disk, and consequently, warmer areas around the hard disk.
     
    Zero, Jun 11, 2007
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  4. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    That is incorrect. A 7200 rpm drive will have a 7200 rpm spindle speed, as it has nothing to do with a limit on the notebook's SATA interface.

    Basically, HP tries to dissaude anyone from buying a part that is not offered as an oem option on the notebook in question.

    You're fine. :)
     
    R4000, Jun 11, 2007
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  5. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Clunking hard disks are bad... very bad. If it's still under waran/gurantee then TAKE IT BACK. Back up all your data immediately and press the rep icon under my name before it gives up. It could give up anytime - even while your reading this!

    If it's not covered, then get a new one and replace it. You can get cheap ones on eBay now.
     
    mattireland, Jun 11, 2007
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  6. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Oh sorry I didn't read the bit about them taking it back - ignore me if you want. Glad they'll fix it for you. I think your question as already been answered so I won't elaborate as I'd just waffle.
     
    mattireland, Jun 11, 2007
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  7. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL good ol HP support and their stupid comments ;)
     
    SideSwipe, Jun 11, 2007
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