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Dell 510m laptop harddrive replacement

  • 05-07-2007 11:29am
    #1
    humbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭


    The harddrive in my sisters laptop is on it's last legs. I took it out following the rather good instructions on Dell's website and got the make and model.

    I'd a look on the dell site for a replacement and the only one that I found was this.

    What I'd like to know is whether any ata-100 2.5" harddisk will work or, given the rather strict size and shape constraints a laptop imposes, is it safer to get the dell one?


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  • #2
    MjM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭MjM


    Yes almost any IDE or ATA 100 2.5" drive will work, the only thing to watch for is the height of the drive, although I wouldn't think that is a problem anyway. The dell drive is a crazy price! Komplett have a 100gb for €67 here...

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=337656

    It should work no bother. :)


  • #3
    mathias
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,174 ✭✭✭mathias


    Best thing to do is open the dell up , and measure the height or thickness if you like , off the drive , and komplett are sure to have a suitable replacement at a more realistic price than Dell.


  • #4
    ethernet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    If you're looking for a little performance increase [and more heat!], try a 7,200 rpm hard drive.

    Here's one I'll be using as a replacement in an ageing Dell if they sort of their stock management :mad:.


  • #5
    humbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭humbert


    Thanks, I didn't fancy having to fork out for the dell one. I checked the dimensions listed against the ones listed and they seem fine. Reassuring to get a more informed opinion though :)


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