I usually have doubts about my knowledge on pc hardware so I just need to ask a couple of questions regarding replacing a harddrive. There is a status message that says 'smartfailure' at bootup so that probably means I have to replace the hard drive with a new one.
However I had a little experience before with Sony desktops that the Windows OS and drivers discs that come with the desktop are specifically designed for that particular hardware. Would I need to find that particular model of hard drive that is screwing up?
2006-08-23 11:51:07 · 4 answers · asked by ongraiden 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Its a desktop machine so Im pretty sure its not using Raid.
2006-08-23 11:57:20 · update #1
You should be able to use any brand as long as it is the same type ATA or SATA. ATA is also called PATA or IDE. Your Sony specific software should work fine with the new drive assuming you have the discs.
2006-08-23 12:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by heinlein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two kind: ATA and : SATA (serial)
serial u need a raid conttroler in ur mobo more expensive but faster
me i have both intalled in my desktop cumputer! But all desktop use ata "IDE" your cd drive use the same connector (u can install 4 components)
the sata use Raid controler (the connector is different [ ucan use only 2 hard drives[)
2006-08-23 11:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 11:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can replace it with a different model of hard drive -- that's not where the OEM identification information is kept.
2006-08-23 12:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋