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"Steve" wrote in message . .. I need to replace the existing (the original) 30 GB hard drive in my Presario Model 7470, purchased in April 2000. 1. What kind of drive do I need to purchase and what restrictions are there on the drive? Any modern drive will do, make sure you set to cable select. I think the drive is an IDE drive, but I don't know what the system ROM version is. 2. Can anyone suggest the lowest cost source for the hard drive - any internet firms stand out? 3. Will the Quick Restore CDs reinstall to the new hard drive? Yes. 4. Do I format the new drive first, or will QR do that? The QR cd set will do it. 5. Any other points to consider? Sorry to ask such "dumb questions!" Thanks for all the replies to my earlier message ( ) about the drive failing. They were, as always, very helpful! Steve |
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Use www.pricegrabber.com to seek best prices.
I usually but at www.provantage.com, they are usually among the lowest price. Sometimes www.buy.com aggressively prices particular items. -- http://www.standards.com/; See Howard Kaikow's web site. "Steve" wrote in message . .. I need to replace the existing (the original) 30 GB hard drive in my Presario Model 7470, purchased in April 2000. 1. What kind of drive do I need to purchase and what restrictions are there on the drive? I think the drive is an IDE drive, but I don't know what the system ROM version is. 2. Can anyone suggest the lowest cost source for the hard drive - any internet firms stand out? 3. Will the Quick Restore CDs reinstall to the new hard drive? 4. Do I format the new drive first, or will QR do that? 5. Any other points to consider? Sorry to ask such "dumb questions!" Thanks for all the replies to my earlier message ( ) about the drive failing. They were, as always, very helpful! Steve |
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Need to Replace Hard Drive - Presario 7470
I need to replace the existing (the original) 30 GB hard drive in my
Presario Model 7470, purchased in April 2000. 1. What kind of drive do I need to purchase and what restrictions are there on the drive? I think the drive is an IDE drive, but I don't know what the system ROM version is. 2. Can anyone suggest the lowest cost source for the hard drive - any internet firms stand out? 3. Will the Quick Restore CDs reinstall to the new hard drive? 4. Do I format the new drive first, or will QR do that? 5. Any other points to consider? Sorry to ask such "dumb questions!" Thanks for all the replies to my earlier message ( ) about the drive failing. They were, as always, very helpful! Steve |
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