computer harddrive

[barend]

I've finally retrieved my Dell Tablet XT. No data was recovered, my power supply has gone missing and I still get a message that it can't find a drive (duh!), anyways, i would like to see about getting it back up running but I've had to many "discussions" with Dell about this thing. Looking to find a 40G, 4200RPM, 1.8inch ATA hard drive. Any of you techies know a source??

 

Thanks

[Monty]

Newegg.com They're the best.

[BigBear]

Newegg.com is who I use for all my computer stuff...

[rumboogy]

I 3rd that...NEWEGG. They sometimes ship out of Memphis...I swear, sometimes it feels like I get my shipment before the order has been placed...they are THAT FAST!!

[a1bummer]

And I'll give that a 4th! Newegg is also great with returns. I usually check them out before I check out ebay for all my misc electronic needs.

 

Bill

[barend]

Thanks guys! I found the original paperwork and it turns out it's a 120Gb/5400RPPM, which Dell sells for $190.

 

I did a search on newegg and found only 2 drives for laptops of that capacity but it appears I'd have to know exactly what I need to since their chat line can't/won't give tech support or recommendations. If one of those works it might save me some money though.

 

Thanks again!

[Monty]

Here ya go. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136559

 

 

They have 89 5400rpm drives. The 120gb doesn't matter. You can go bigger.

[hdroyer]

I found these http://www.buyaae.com/Hitachi-08K1570-40GB-Hard-Drive_p_24217.html?gdftrk=gdfV22509_a_7c828_a_7c3244_a_7c24217

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00115AJJK/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&condition=all

[bongobobny]

I am also very pleased with www.tigerdirect.com and have purchased several items from them...

[Yammy]

  barend said:

I've finally retrieved my Dell Tablet XT. No data was recovered, my power supply has gone missing and I still get a message that it can't find a drive (duh!), anyways, i would like to see about getting it back up running but I've had to many "discussions" with Dell about this thing. Looking to find a 40G, 4200RPM, 1.8inch ATA hard drive. Any of you techies know a source??

 

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Has anyone looked into digital drives? Noticed some computers going to them. No moving parts so battery life would be increased. Might be still pricy though?

[barend]

I pulled the hard drive and looked up the part number. There is a refurbished one on Ebay which expires in 23 hours. any thoughts on refurbished drives??

 

Guess I might need a crash course on snipping (I think you guys call it).

 

As far as digital drives; I had the option to get one when I purchased this thing, though I like the concept it would have given me smaller capacity and a higher price.

[Grisolm1]

I worked in the hard drive industry 24 years. I only buy drives from Dell or hp website. there is a reason, better quality key components vs retail market product. $10 more, I feel its worth it. you would be amazed at the mechanical technology in these things. jmho