new hdd on laptop

vodcas · 11 Aug 2010

I was wondering if its possible to change my harddisk on my laptop.
it only has 250gb and i need more. so is it possible for me to like buy one with 500 gb and put it in?

strollin · 11 Aug 2010

Most likely the answer is yes. What is the make/model of your laptop? You will need to know if your laptop uses a PATA or SATA drive.

Shadowjk · 11 Aug 2010

vodcas said:

I was wondering if its possible to change my harddisk on my laptop.
it only has 250gb and i need more. so is it possible for me to like buy one with 500 gb and put it in?

Also if your computer came with Windows 7 (OEM) then you will not be able to use the recovery partition do you have an Installation disk

Many Thanks,
Josh

DocBrown · 11 Aug 2010

How about giving us the Make & model of your current laptop ? & any other specs ?

Carl Lawrence · 11 Aug 2010

Is it still under warranty, because some companies do not like you upgrading your laptop.

vodcas · 11 Aug 2010

here are the specs for my laptop
HP Pavilion dv6700 more accurate model (dv6809eo)
disc: TOSHIBA Mk2546GSX ATA Devise
250gb
2,5 sata II
5400 RPM - 8 MB - 12 msec

hope this helps

DocBrown · 11 Aug 2010

vodcas said:

I was wondering if its possible to change my harddisk on my laptop.
it only has 250gb and i need more. so is it possible for me to like buy one with 500 gb and put it in?

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vodcas · 11 Aug 2010

its just that im not sure what to buy. the hdd must work with the laptop. with the specs. how can i know that what i buy will work with my laptop??

DocBrown · 11 Aug 2010

A 500gb SATA-II should be an equal replacement for a 250gb SATA-II HD

vodcas · 11 Aug 2010

DocBrown said:

A 500gb SATA-II should be an equal replacement for a 250gb SATA-II HD

ok i see. thanks