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Dell XPS M170 hard drive replacement
I just purchased a western digital 320 Gb (ATA-6 interface) to replace my Hitachi 100 Gb drive. However I find the Hitachi has a bar with contacts on the back of the drive versus pins on the new western digital drive. Has anyone replaced the standard Hitachi drive with a larger drive - if so what are the specs and does it have the blade type connector? Or is there an adapter available for the WD drive I just got?
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ejn63
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December 4th, 2009 16:00
You must pull the connector from the back of the original drive (gently pry it straight off) and mount it over the pins on the new drive. Be careful - the pins are flimsy and easily bent or broken.
jampbell
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December 5th, 2009 08:00
Thanks for the great reply! I did briefly try to pull the connector off but it seems really firmly attached. Is it possible to purchase the connector separately as I'd rather avoid the risk of screwing up the old drive getting the connector off............
jampbell
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December 5th, 2009 10:00
Found the connector....they are cheap and readily available. Great help!!