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    Swapping Drives in 6130HS

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by BaroqueJim, Apr 1, 2005.

  1. BaroqueJim

    BaroqueJim Notebook Geek

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    Forgive my naivety. I just got a 6130HS as a replacement for my Compaq Presario which exploded after a nasty tea spillage. Problem is, I would love to salvage my extensive music collection from the Compaq hard drive. There's no way I can fix the Compaq, it burned out good and proper.

    So is it possible to swap that drive with the one in my new Averatec? I have no idea. And would it void the warranty? I got an extended 2 year warranty from PC Mall.

     
    BaroqueJim, Apr 1, 2005
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    nowhereatoll Notebook Guru

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    consider getting a usb enclosure for the old hard drive for less than $20. I got one for 12$ at Mwave.com. If you just want access to or the files off your old drive the usb case is easiest and wont void the warranty.
    I removed my 4200 hard drive and replaced it with a 7200 hard drive easily. The manual tells you how too. I then put the slower drive in Tte USB enclosure.
     
    nowhereatoll, Apr 2, 2005
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    DamnageD Notebook Consultant

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    nowhereatoll-

    Maybe im having a lazy moment, but would you be kind enough to post a hyperlink to your device? it's something ive been looking around for but haven't located yet.
     
    DamnageD, Apr 3, 2005
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  4. BaroqueJim

    BaroqueJim Notebook Geek

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    I second that - it sounds like EXACTLY what I need! Thanks!
     
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    BaroqueJim Notebook Geek

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    So I guess if I got one of those I would effectively have a permanant external storage for my huge music collection?
     
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    bingo!!!

    ...and ditto
     
    DamnageD, Apr 3, 2005
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    BaroqueJim Notebook Geek

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    By the way, you do know that when I said "music" I meant "bizarre porn", didn't you?
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by BaroqueJim
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by BaroqueJim
     
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    nowhereatoll Notebook Guru

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    Answers
    Sorry, ran away but came back just now
    I bought a hitachi 60 gb 7200 to replace the 60 gb 4200
    http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=AA27370
    Here is the link to the USB enclosure:
    http://www.mwave.com/mwave/ViewProducts.hmx?PID=USBEXTENCLOSURECOOL&updepts=USB-EXT&DNAME=USB+%2F+Firewire+External+Enclosures
    If that one is too long try this:
    http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=AA28200
    Hope that helps and Mwave is great.
     
    nowhereatoll, Apr 6, 2005
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    DamnageD Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks Nowhereatoll!!

    Looks like I have something to spend a bonus on now!
     
    DamnageD, Apr 6, 2005
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    redjr Notebook Geek

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    You may want to look at the Seagate line of 2.5 HDs. They have a 100gigger @7200rpm that's been working fine in my machine for about 7 months now. There's a little extra heat, but nothing that concerns me. It was $200 at Best Buy. I'm sure you could find it cheaper on the web somewhere.

    redjr...
     
    redjr, Apr 21, 2005
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