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    Hard drive on 48 going south, question

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Stewboy, Apr 2, 2011.

  1. Stewboy

    Stewboy Notebook Consultant

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    The drive on my cf48 has started whining and acting up. Is there a cheap (under $50) way of replacing it--the drive, that is? I use it where I'm employed to run some older programs, and keep my two 29s at home where I can keep an eye on them ;). Thanks.
     
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    hawk1234 Notebook Guru

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    Any ide (pata) drive should work. I have tried up to an 80GB in one. It is the same format drive that the CF-29 uses. You should be able to Ghost your existing drive and put the programs and data on the new drive you purchase.
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    In my experience, don't waste your time with any used laptop drive. At least not any from Ebay.
     
    Shawn, Apr 3, 2011
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