8250 internal hard drive

The internal hard drive on my DELL 8250 is starting to chatter when the
virus scan runs -- I suspect it is getting some bad spots, and it is
only a matter of time before it will need to be replaced.

I went to the DELL site, but the only things they had for hard drives
for the 8250 were external. I know that HD are readily available in
newegg, buy.com, etc. but am a bit uncertain that I'll get a compatible
one. For example, I see the term SATA associated with some HDs that are
advertised, and do not know if that type of drive is compatible.

Can someone let me know what to look for?
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R. Dale Shipp
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R. Dale Shipp wrote:
The internal hard drive on my DELL 8250 is starting to chatter when the
virus scan runs -- I suspect it is getting some bad spots, and it is
only a matter of time before it will need to be replaced.

I went to the DELL site, but the only things they had for hard drives
for the 8250 were external. I know that HD are readily available in
newegg, buy.com, etc. but am a bit uncertain that I'll get a compatible
one. For example, I see the term SATA associated with some HDs that are
advertised, and do not know if that type of drive is compatible.

Can someone let me know what to look for?
You need IDE/PATA drives.SATA will not work in your machine.
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...ov.htm#1084976

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R. Dale Shipp wrote:
The internal hard drive on my DELL 8250 is starting to chatter when the
virus scan runs -- I suspect it is getting some bad spots, and it is
only a matter of time before it will need to be replaced.

I went to the DELL site, but the only things they had for hard drives
for the 8250 were external. I know that HD are readily available in
newegg, buy.com, etc. but am a bit uncertain that I'll get a compatible
one. For example, I see the term SATA associated with some HDs that are
advertised, and do not know if that type of drive is compatible.

Can someone let me know what to look for?
You need IDE/PATA drives.SATA will not work in your machine.
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...ov.htm#1084976


Now that is what I call instant feedback:-}} Thanks.

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R. Dale Shipp
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R. Dale Shipp wrote:
The internal hard drive on my DELL 8250 is starting to chatter when the
virus scan runs -- I suspect it is getting some bad spots, and it is
only a matter of time before it will need to be replaced.

I went to the DELL site, but the only things they had for hard drives
for the 8250 were external. I know that HD are readily available in
newegg, buy.com, etc. but am a bit uncertain that I'll get a compatible
one. For example, I see the term SATA associated with some HDs that
are
advertised, and do not know if that type of drive is compatible.

Can someone let me know what to look for?
You need IDE/PATA drives.SATA will not work in your machine.
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...ov.htm#1084976


Now that is what I call instant feedback:-}} Thanks.

--
R. Dale Shipp
spam_catcher3 (at) _delete_this_comcast (dot) net



I'd steer away from buy.com and go with either newegg.com or
www.zipzoomfly.com .

Both of the latter two vendors are excellent and have been in business on
the web for many years.


Stew

I just replaced my HD on my ancient computer. This one has free shipping &
was the cheapest cost per GB I found. It comes alone (no cable, rails,
instructions, software, fancy computer shelf box) & works great. Western
Digital 250GB for $57 with free shipping:

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...tCode=10008651

Rich


"R. Dale Shipp" spam_catcher3 [at] comcast [dot] net wrote in message
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In article ,
says...
R. Dale Shipp wrote:
The internal hard drive on my DELL 8250 is starting to chatter when the
virus scan runs -- I suspect it is getting some bad spots, and it is
only a matter of time before it will need to be replaced.

I went to the DELL site, but the only things they had for hard drives
for the 8250 were external. I know that HD are readily available in
newegg, buy.com, etc. but am a bit uncertain that I'll get a compatible
one. For example, I see the term SATA associated with some HDs that
are
advertised, and do not know if that type of drive is compatible.

Can someone let me know what to look for?
You need IDE/PATA drives.SATA will not work in your machine.
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...ov.htm#1084976


Now that is what I call instant feedback:-}} Thanks.

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R. Dale Shipp
spam_catcher3 (at) _delete_this_comcast (dot) net

Just to clarify: I meant to say "fancy retail shelf box".


"Rich" wrote in message
...
I just replaced my HD on my ancient computer. This one has free shipping &
was the cheapest cost per GB I found. It comes alone (no cable, rails,
instructions, software, fancy computer shelf box) & works great. Western
Digital 250GB for $57 with free shipping:

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...tCode=10008651

Rich


"R. Dale Shipp" spam_catcher3 [at] comcast [dot] net wrote in message
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says...
R. Dale Shipp wrote:
The internal hard drive on my DELL 8250 is starting to chatter when
the
virus scan runs -- I suspect it is getting some bad spots, and it is
only a matter of time before it will need to be replaced.

I went to the DELL site, but the only things they had for hard drives
for the 8250 were external. I know that HD are readily available in
newegg, buy.com, etc. but am a bit uncertain that I'll get a
compatible
one. For example, I see the term SATA associated with some HDs that
are
advertised, and do not know if that type of drive is compatible.

Can someone let me know what to look for?
You need IDE/PATA drives.SATA will not work in your machine.
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...ov.htm#1084976


Now that is what I call instant feedback:-}} Thanks.

--
R. Dale Shipp
spam_catcher3 (at) _delete_this_comcast (dot) net

On Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:36:27 -0500, "S.Lewis"
wrote:


"R. Dale Shipp" spam_catcher3 [at] comcast [dot] net wrote in message
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says...
R. Dale Shipp wrote:
The internal hard drive on my DELL 8250 is starting to chatter when the
virus scan runs -- I suspect it is getting some bad spots, and it is
only a matter of time before it will need to be replaced.

I went to the DELL site, but the only things they had for hard drives
for the 8250 were external. I know that HD are readily available in
newegg, buy.com, etc. but am a bit uncertain that I'll get a compatible
one. For example, I see the term SATA associated with some HDs that
are
advertised, and do not know if that type of drive is compatible.

Can someone let me know what to look for?
You need IDE/PATA drives.SATA will not work in your machine.
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...ov.htm#1084976


Now that is what I call instant feedback:-}} Thanks.

--
R. Dale Shipp
spam_catcher3 (at) _delete_this_comcast (dot) net



I'd steer away from buy.com and go with either newegg.com or
www.zipzoomfly.com .

Both of the latter two vendors are excellent


Not according to resellerratings.com for zipzoomfly.com. The last 6
month rating was 5.85 outa 10. Lifetime it's still good but it's has
been going down since about 1 year ago.

Seagate Outlet had some good deals on new drives
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/pro...e_store/outlet
INTERNAL KIT drive 7200-RPM PATA 320GB ST303204N1A1A-RK $35.99
(+7.99 shipping, was free earlier today)
Full retail kit with 5 year warranty.


Best Regards,
Bob Johnson

On Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:31:07 -0700, Bob Johnson
wrote:

Seagate Outlet had some good deals on new drives
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/pro...e_store/outlet
INTERNAL KIT drive 7200-RPM PATA 320GB ST303204N1A1A-RK $35.99
(+7.99 shipping, was free earlier today)
Full retail kit with 5 year warranty.


Best Regards,
Bob Johnson

Thanks Bob. I wasn't aware that Seagate had an outlet so that's good
info to know. I'm not up on the "latest" prices but that sounds like
a decent price for that drive. Appreciate the info because I might
have to get a replacement drive for a 600m laptop later on.

In article ,
says...
Seagate Outlet had some good deals on new drives
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/pro...e_store/outlet
INTERNAL KIT drive 7200-RPM PATA 320GB ST303204N1A1A-RK $35.99
(+7.99 shipping, was free earlier today)
Full retail kit with 5 year warranty.

Again, thanks to you and all the others that gave info. I'll begin
making the decision soon.

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R. Dale Shipp
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