Solved Where to buy 2.5" IDE laptop Hard Drives?

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Hi everybody, I cant believe the prices of a new IDE laptop HDD at Best Buy.
Can anybody please point me to a source that sells 2.5" IDE drives (60GB to 80 GB) larger is fine if the price isn't too crazy.

I have four IDE laptops that are still great machines and I would like to purchase a few IDE drives (I actually need two drives to replace dead drives) and I would like to get a few spares as well.

Thanks all
Diana. :)
 

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Samsung UN32EH5000, Dell 1703FPT
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HP dv6885SE THRIVE (Special Edition) Notebook
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bit
CPU
Intel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Monitor(s) Displays
Widescreen 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Screen Resolution
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Hard Drives
250GB SATA- 5400.0 rpm
Case
Notebook
Internet Speed
35MB down/6MB up
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CD-RW/DVD-RW/Light Scribe
I have also found brand new ones on eBay in the past :D
 

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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x6...AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200m...2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM,...Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
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Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
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Fast Cable InterNet
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AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
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IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
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Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
ATA & PATA is IDE ;)
 

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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x6...AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200m...2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM,...Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
ATA & PATA is IDE ;)
So an ATA & PATA will plug right in to an IDE laptop Doc?????

I'm sorry but I don't want to buy the wrong thing :sick:

Sorry to be a bother.
Diana.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bitIntel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB3gbnVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv6885SE THRIVE (Special Edition) Notebook
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bit
CPU
Intel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Monitor(s) Displays
Widescreen 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Screen Resolution
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Hard Drives
250GB SATA- 5400.0 rpm
Case
Notebook
Internet Speed
35MB down/6MB up
Other Info
CD-RW/DVD-RW/Light Scribe

My Computer My Computer

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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x6...AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200m...2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM,...Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bitIntel Core i7-4790G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNTAMD Radeon R7 250
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790
Motherboard
GA-Z87X-D3H
Memory
G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon R7 250
Sound Card
Realtek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung UN32EH5000, Dell 1703FPT
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
WD5003AZEX
WD10EZEX
Samsung HD103SJ
Samsung 128 GB 840 PRO
PSU
SeaSonic M12II SS-500GM
Case
Fractal Design Define R4
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9900ALED
Keyboard
Logitech K800
Mouse
Logitech M705
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Bose Companion 2 Multimedia Speakers

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bitIntel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB3gbnVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv6885SE THRIVE (Special Edition) Notebook
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bit
CPU
Intel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Monitor(s) Displays
Widescreen 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Screen Resolution
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Hard Drives
250GB SATA- 5400.0 rpm
Case
Notebook
Internet Speed
35MB down/6MB up
Other Info
CD-RW/DVD-RW/Light Scribe
You're welcome!
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bitIntel Core i7-4790G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNTAMD Radeon R7 250
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790
Motherboard
GA-Z87X-D3H
Memory
G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon R7 250
Sound Card
Realtek ALC892
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung UN32EH5000, Dell 1703FPT
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
WD5003AZEX
WD10EZEX
Samsung HD103SJ
Samsung 128 GB 840 PRO
PSU
SeaSonic M12II SS-500GM
Case
Fractal Design Define R4
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9900ALED
Keyboard
Logitech K800
Mouse
Logitech M705
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Bose Companion 2 Multimedia Speakers
Your welcome, I also buy a huge amount of stuff from NewEgg & TigerDirect ;)
 

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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x6...AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200m...2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM,...Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bitIntel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB3gbnVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv6885SE THRIVE (Special Edition) Notebook
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bit
CPU
Intel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Monitor(s) Displays
Widescreen 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Screen Resolution
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Hard Drives
250GB SATA- 5400.0 rpm
Case
Notebook
Internet Speed
35MB down/6MB up
Other Info
CD-RW/DVD-RW/Light Scribe
Does DianaD 74's notebook use an adapter to mount the drive?

I've only had a couple of notebook drives out, but I've seen adapters. It's not a big deal - you just swap the adapter onto the new drive - but it can make things a little perplexing.
 

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homegrown
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Intel Core I7-3930k
Motherboard
Asus P9X79 Pro
Memory
16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
Graphics Card(s)
eVGA GTX680
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium
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As PA246Q
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1200
Hard Drives
Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
PSU
PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
Case
Silverstone FT02
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
cheap Logitech USB
Mouse
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
Internet Speed
6Mb cable
Other Info
Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers
Does DianaD 74's notebook use an adapter to mount the drive?

I've only had a couple of notebook drives out, but I've seen adapters. It's not a big deal - you just swap the adapter onto the new drive - but it can make things a little perplexing.
Only my MPC MICRON T2200.
The others are all Compaq N6xxx series, and one HP nc8000 which don't use adapters as far as I can remember. I loaned them out all except for the MPC Micron T2200 which needs a new keyboard.... Try finding one of those used :p
Diana.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bitIntel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB3gbnVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv6885SE THRIVE (Special Edition) Notebook
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bit
CPU
Intel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Monitor(s) Displays
Widescreen 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Screen Resolution
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Hard Drives
250GB SATA- 5400.0 rpm
Case
Notebook
Internet Speed
35MB down/6MB up
Other Info
CD-RW/DVD-RW/Light Scribe
I have swapped out some IDEs on older Compaqs, they have a HD carrier with several small screws that hold the HD in place . Fairly simple to do.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x6...AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200m...2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM,...Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
I have swapped out some IDEs on older Compaqs, they have a HD carrier with several small screws that hold the HD in place . Fairly simple to do.
You mean the caddy?
The Compaq's I bought are easy because they fit snug even without putting any screws back in the HDD making swapping drives a breeze. :)

I'm a Dental Tech but because Ive been working with PC's since Win '95 my bosses have me to do all the PC maintenance. It would be great if they paid me more for it, but it doesn't bother me.

The only thing I intentionally stay away is from is securing the company network...I wont be blamed for that one.
I'm sure many of you know my reasons.

Plus, I get usually get first dibs of the older laptops for pennies on the $$$.
My problem is that I always wind up loaning them out or giving them to friends and of course when a friend, family member fat fingers something it's always my fault and my responsibility to get it up and running again. :sick:
I'm sure many of you reading this understand exactly what I'm talking about.
Loan it to friend, family member...... you still own it when it breaks down....pilot error or otherwise :mad:
Thank goodness for Images :)
Diana.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bitIntel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB3gbnVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv6885SE THRIVE (Special Edition) Notebook
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bit
CPU
Intel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Monitor(s) Displays
Widescreen 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Screen Resolution
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Hard Drives
250GB SATA- 5400.0 rpm
Case
Notebook
Internet Speed
35MB down/6MB up
Other Info
CD-RW/DVD-RW/Light Scribe
Does DianaD 74's notebook use an adapter to mount the drive?
Actually bob, my current laptop is one I bought from a client (I do some side work from time to time... I love PC's) which has a SATA drive.

It's a beautiful machine (if you like the aesthetic aspect)
It's an HP DV6885SE Thrive (special edition) and it's beautiful to look at and it feels very nice to operate as well especially with Win 7.
I believe I have my specs listed but here's a pic or two of the machine.
It could use some more RAM but it suits me fine.
I love it :geek:

hp_top_side_l.jpg


hp_pavilion-dv6700-se_right-angle.jpg
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bitIntel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB3gbnVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv6885SE THRIVE (Special Edition) Notebook
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate -32 bit
CPU
Intel T8100 Duo 2.01 GB
Memory
3gb
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Monitor(s) Displays
Widescreen 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Screen Resolution
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Hard Drives
250GB SATA- 5400.0 rpm
Case
Notebook
Internet Speed
35MB down/6MB up
Other Info
CD-RW/DVD-RW/Light Scribe
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