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    replacing hd on dv9500

    Discussion in 'HP' started by outlaw, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. outlaw

    outlaw Newbie

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    I am looking to replace my secondary hd on my lap top as i have come across a very good deal on a 320gb wd hd sata for laptop for only $108 and am unsure if this is the right hd for this pc. there was a hd right next to it that was a pata and i know that paralell and serial are totaly difrent, but i dont know what is inside my laptop. can any 1 give me a definet answer on this please.
     
    outlaw, Jun 24, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Your laptop uses SATA HDDs.
     
    Lithus, Jun 24, 2008
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  3. Toryglen-boy

    Toryglen-boy Notebook Consultant

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    i uses a SATA bridge adapter for easy changing of drives, and when you screw the cover back on, it has two screws that hold the drive in place, its as easy as pie to change.

    :)
     
    Toryglen-boy, Jun 24, 2008
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