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Lis
Lis asked in Computers & InternetHardwareLaptops & Notebooks · 1 decade ago

Replace Dell Inspiron 700m hard drive?

I need to replace the hard-drive in a dell inspiron 700m, i really don't know much about computers, I got a bad virus on it and think it'd be easier to replace the hard drive than fix it. I've been looking into hard drives and from what I understand I need a 5400rpm, ATA hard drive and I have a bios limit of 120G. My question is whether or not I should steer entirely clear of SATA interfaces or if I can use certain seagate or western digital hard drives that are SATA interfaced but also have available EIDE interfaces. Thay are advertised as ATA/SATA but say they are SATA interfaces on the information page. Also, I don't really understand BIOS, but is it a big problem if I go over 120G? I am having a hard time finding lower than 160G and was hoping to go higher anyway. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks!

Update:

I just have a Windows XP OS, but I do not have any system recovery disks, will I need to buy them or a new OS?

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  • harbour
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Dell Inspiron Hard Drive Replacement

    Source(s): https://shrinks.im/a9zzT
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Dell Inspiron 700m

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    6 years ago

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    I need to replace the hard-drive in a dell inspiron 700m, i really don't know much about computers, I got a bad virus on it and think it'd be easier to replace the hard drive than fix it. I've been looking into hard drives and from what I understand I need a 5400rpm, ATA hard drive and...

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  • Bassman1
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Any storage size from 40 GB to 500 GB 2.5 inch 5400 or 7200 RPM SATA/ATA or IDE hard drive will work depending on the type drive. Would not use Western Digital. I use Hitachi hard drives.

    After replacing the hard drive you will have to install the operating system using the system recovery/install disc made for the lap top onto the new hard drive. New hard drives come with out a OS installed.

    It would be as easy to just re install the operating system onto the hard drive that is now installed unless you just want to spend the money and upgrade to a new larger storage capacity hard drive.

    It is not hard to replace the HHD or install/re install the OS.

    Do you have the system recovery disc set ?

    What is the installed operating system ?

    Go to below link for help with re installing the operating system, choose the OS for instructions.

    Restoring Your Computer´s Software to the Factory Settings

    http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx...

  • Megan
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    I need more information, but I'm guessing that there is a BIOS problem. Ask your friendly nieghbourhood geek to Update the BIOs of your laptop. Or better yet, go to a trusty computer repairs shop.

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