2007-06-29 15:10:59 · 8 answers · asked by memememe!!!!!! 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
The hard drive can be replaced! Depending on the design of the laptop it may be a very easy job, or much of the machine may need to be disassembled.
The cost will depend on the amount of work needed, and the size of the hard drive you are buying!
2007-06-29 15:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hard drive is very easy to replace.
My only suggestion is to purchase a 7200rpm drive (5400rpm as a minimum - NO 4200RPM!!!) as drive speed will contribute to overall performance and cost difference is minimal.
The installation is very easy - usually there is an external drive access door (on most laptops), but sometimes the drive is under the keyboard :( - but that is only slightly more complicated to access (more screws, carefully remove keyboard, etc...)
Not difficult, don't sweat it. If you don't feel comfortable, find a nerd to help you and kick him/her $20. Total time to replace a harddrive is about 15 minutes (even if you have to pull the keyboard). The serious time is in installing/patching/customizing the operating system (not to mention data restore time).
Best of success.
2007-06-30 13:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by a-non-a-mouse 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Laptops cost nothing these days. It would probably cost the same as a new harddrive.
2007-06-29 22:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I paid $119.00 for 60 GB at the computer shop but they did the work not me.I installed windows and the rest of the software.
2007-06-29 22:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, pretty easy to do to, will run you the same as a normal size HD. so cost depends on the capacity of the HD.
2007-06-29 22:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by Griff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you can. yesterday i just bought a laptop hardrive (seagate 80 gb) for about US$60.
2007-06-29 22:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by falconsport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are able to change hard drives in MOST laptops. if you don't know how to change it try to find someone with experience to change it for you
2007-06-29 22:15:00 · answer #7 · answered by Michael Y 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can
you could to it yourself
a new 120GB notebook hard drive should cost about $100 (in canada + tax)
2007-06-29 22:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by watercolour 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋