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    Second hard drive

    Discussion in 'HP' started by suddenlystalin, Dec 15, 2006.

  1. suddenlystalin

    suddenlystalin Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's a decent second hard drive to get for dv8000? What brand and model? I'm looking for something that is reasonable quiet and fast 5400 to 7200 without a hefty price tag. Just something that'll help me back up my data in case my first hard drive gives out.
     
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Depends on what you consider reasonable. You can get a 120GB Seagate hard drive from NewEgg for $130 or so.

    Also, you'll need to hunt down a hard drive bracket to secure it in your dv8000, which can be very hard to find.
     
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    suddenlystalin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Apparently not. I just ordered it from HP for $38 today. They had to call me and get my CC info, but they didn't require me to buy a hard drive with it. Let's just hope they sent the correct part. If they did, adding a new HD is going to be very easy.
     
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Hmm, nice to know HP is easily offering the part now.

    I know before trying to get one was like pulling teeth.
     
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