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    Primary HDD change in DV7-6xxx

    Discussion in 'HP' started by MarioManiac, Mar 31, 2012.

  1. MarioManiac

    MarioManiac Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey Guy´s

    I have a question.
    My HDD crashed on my DV7, now i need a new one. It will be the Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD10JPVT. So, my old HDD is a Toshiba MK1059GSM -> 12,5mm. The new one is 9,5mm height.
    Can i change the HDD´s without problems or do i need something like a case?
    Would be great if someone has experience with this.

    Greetz

    ps. sorry for my bad english :)
     
    MarioManiac, Mar 31, 2012
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  2. skappascrap

    skappascrap Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't see how you could run into any problems with the thinner hard drive, swap it out and install Windows/restore a backup :)
     
    skappascrap, Mar 31, 2012
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    I thought the HDD wouldnt hold right or something :)
     
    MarioManiac, Mar 31, 2012
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    Should be fine, screw it into the hard drive caddy the old one came out of and put the new one in.
     
    skappascrap, Mar 31, 2012
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