2006-11-25 13:32:50 · 4 answers · asked by tlargent391 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
actually, if you open up an 2.5" external hard drive, there's an 2.5" notebook hard drive inside.
maybe you wanna swap the hard drive from the external box to the computer.
2006-11-25 13:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by alvin h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your laptop is still under warranty then let the manufacture (HP) take care of the issue.
If not then I have some good news! Laptop hard drives are all super easy to replace on most laptops. If you haven't already figured out how to remove your hard drive then it's usually have to remove a screw and slide a locking door. (sorry I couldn't find any pictures).
HP has used another style of hard drive bay in the past... If your having issues locating your HD check out this site http://www.r3000forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=8
You should be able to pick up a new hard drive at any place that sells PC hardware or on-line at sites such as outpost.com, newegg.com, or tigerdirect.com.
Again, don't void your warranty if it is still covered.
2006-11-25 22:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Aves 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-26 00:53:19 · answer #3 · answered by MegaNerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot off a CD
2006-11-25 23:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋