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Replacing Hard Drive

Started by 2liter , Jun 30 2010 06:59 PM

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#1 2liter

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Posted 30 June 2010 - 06:59 PM

I am pretty sure that my hard drive is dead. Vista basically disappeared off the computer and I can't find the C: even with the Vista repair or UBCD - SO, I am looking to replace it. Model: Hitachi HTS541660J9SA00 5400RPM SATA 2.5" .... I have been looking at a WD Scorpio Black 7200 RPM SATA 2.5-inch and need to know if that would work or what I need to look for in making sure it is compatible. Thankss.

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Posted 30 June 2010 - 07:02 PM

if your computer came with 5400 rpm then I would stick with this speed. Western Digital has great products IMO, I have owned many and none have failed. (and I have had many Hitachi's that did).

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Posted 30 June 2010 - 07:13 PM

I think those are compatible :thumbsup:

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Posted 30 June 2010 - 07:56 PM

Ok, I guess I'll stick to 5400 RPM. Anyone have any brand recommendations? This is what I'm looking at now. http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Scor...5828&sr=1-1 I don't need that many Gb, but it seems like a good deal...

Edited by 2liter, 30 June 2010 - 07:59 PM.

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Posted 30 June 2010 - 08:05 PM

western digital and seagate are good in my experience. I have had trouble with hitachi and samsung.

better deal: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NBMENA/ref=as...ASIN=B002NBMENA

Edited by thrillhouse, 30 June 2010 - 08:09 PM.

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#6 2liter

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Posted 30 June 2010 - 10:31 PM

Wow, you arn't kidding. I really appreciate your input and thanks for looking for me. The Hitachi was only... 3 years old. When I tested it, 97% of it was damaged. lol. What crap. I'll go with the Seagate. Thanks.

Edited by 2liter, 30 June 2010 - 10:54 PM.