Is there any way to get a larger HDD for my Inspiron 600m?

Question

Is there any possible way to get a larger-capactity Hard Disk drive for my DELL Inspiron 600m? You know, maybe an extra 30-40 gigs for some of those larger programs and files which happen to take up >1 GB of memory. For any of those who don't understand, I'm not looking for RAM, I'm looking for a higher-capacity hard drive which I can replace my current one with. Seriously, I need more space to fit stuff on, because I'm running a lot of programs and I need to have a lot of hard disk space. Naturally, there should be some way to put it naturally into my Inspiron 600m, with all of the included ports, and with no hidden issues involved. Also, by copying my entire //:C drive to an available empty hard drive, will that transfer everything (OS, applications, drivers, files) to the empty drive? Sorry about the question's length...Please answer to the best of your abilities.

Answer 1

Yes of course, just buy a higher cap HDD (2.5" not the 3.5") and swap it in.

To copy everything you will need to do a clone. Get the MaxBlast4 program from Maxtor website and use it to clone (actually full data copy) your old drive into the new drive.

Answer 2

Assuming that the Inspiron is a desktop computer...

Install one, and leave the old drive in place. Simple, no? :D
No, I'm not trying to be a jerk. ;)

If the Inspiron is a laptop computer...

You will have to bite the bullet...if you have the OS disk (which you should, since it's technically required), remove the old drive, install the new one and put your OS install disk in the ROM drive and run it.

Depending on your skill level, fiddling with a laptop is to be explicitly avoided, since they break REAL easy! Have a professional do it!

Now, next time you want to buy a laptop - don't buy a Dell. They have a VERY bad habit of using "refurbished" equipment and calling it new.

Answer 3

yes - your best bet if you want to basically dump everything from your old hard drive onto your new one is to go to a reputable computer shop and have it done there. You might save some money by buying the hard drive online and bringing it with the laptop to the shop.

You can check several online sources for hard drives to see the prices then prive them at shops. The site I saw guided you to specific models of Dells and then gave recommendations and prices.

I saw a 120GB drive there for $125, it looked like a good deal, not sure about the service, that's something you'll have to research on your own.

Answer 4

You will get a better warranty by not buying Dell. An 8MB Cache is much better choice over 2MB Cache. You take the adapter off the old hard drive and attach it to the new one to connect it.
WESTERN DIGITAL WD1200VE SCORPIO 120GB ATA 5400RPM 2.5" 8MB CACHE BUFFER LAPTOP HARD DRIVE.
http://www.computergiants.com/items/one_item.asp?part=117010&aff=1

Answer 5

you can buy a external hard disk drive at any size from 40 up to 250 gig, they couple by the usb port... and you can boot from then if your bios permits this...
go to www.tigerdirect.com and click on hard disk drives it will give you an idea what to ask/look for

hope this help

Answer 6

specs on your Dell>> Description Intel Pentium M a million.4 GHz Processor 348 MB PC2100 DDR memory (2GB optimal) 30GB difficult force 24x CD-RW mix Optical force 14.a million" XGA liquid crystal reveal and ATI Radeon Mobility 9000 pix with 32MB AC'ninety seven Audio v.ninety 2 56Kbps Modem and 10/one hundred Ethernet 802.11b on the spot (non-obligatory 802.11g) 2 USB 2.0 Ports and One variety II pc Card Slot 12.4" x 10.a million" x a million.2" @ 5.3 lbs. handbook

Answer 7

Yes there is. Here is a link to removing the old drive and replacing it..

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins600m/en/sm/hdd.htm#1123687

Here is a link to a selection of drives. the Dell uses a 12.5mx9.5m drive.

http://www.pricewatch.com/notebook_drives/100gb_for_dell.htm

Good luck.