Compaq nx6325 HDD upgrade

I want to upgrade my 80GB original HDD to at least a 320 GB Western Digital...
Is that possible. When I put in the new disk and tries to install Windows 7/64
I get all sorts of funny errors, for example disk read errors etc..
Why is that ????

Hi
Please find the details and link given below might help you. Max Hard drive HP has tested is 250GB 5400RPM. Check page 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures.
Manual Link
Let us know how it goes!
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Hello people,,I need your help, I'm in the market for a larger capacity HDD to replace the current 40 gigs.
What is the largest hard drive capacity I can upgrade in this HP compaq nx6110 system? I have the latest bios upgrade-f15.
I realized that ram upgrades get most poeples atention but not hard disk drive, you can't even find hdd upgrade adviser utility unlike ram upgrade utilities.huh?
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As long as the bios supports 48bit LBA (most likely that model does), then you can use any size PATA hard drive.
Otherwise you will need to limit it to less than 137gb
You can test your bios with this utility to find out for sure.
http://www.48bitlba.com/hdinfo.htm
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303013
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I would like to upgrade the standard HGST HDD to a faster Seagate SSHD, and the problem is that in this model L50-A-19N there is no HDD cover, the whole laptop bottom must be removed like in this Link: [Video|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG0lW7t92bI]
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Usually on most notebook models HDD is placed at the bottom and access to it is not complicated. As you can see on your notebook model it is not so easy and HDD exchange is not supported. With other words it should not be done by notebook owner.
Valid warranty is very important so please don't do anything on your own. HDD exchange in your case can be done by authorized service provider. If they do this warranty will not be cancelled.
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I have a Toshiba L30 - 115, and I want to upgrade from its default to 1GB / 2GB RAM and 160GB / 250GB Hard Disk is that possible and if so can you provide me the item number of the modules and the capacity of each. I also would like to know whether the system would support any upgrade such as I wish to do so?

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Answer for RAM upgrade is very easy. This Satellite notebook can handle with 2 GB RAM max and compatible DDR2-400/533 1GB memory module has part number PA3411U-1M1G. you can use two 1GB modules and upgrade it to maximum.
About HDD upgrade is not easy to offer precise info because I know that Toshibas specification says that HDD can be upgraded up to 80 GB. Unfortunately I didnt find any public document about exact list of compatible HDDs but I believe you can upgrade it with 120 GB HDD.
Sorry buddy but I didnt find more info. Maybe someone with L30 will post here about HDD upgrade.

Lenovo G560 - Issue with won't boot and black screen after HDD upgrade

Lenovo G560 - Issue with won't boot and black screen after HDD upgrade.
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Hi Autoexit173,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
As per the query we understood that you are facing issue with system not booting in your Lenovo G560 laptop.
As you have mentioned that the system not booting, please try to remove the RAM and turn on the system and check if you can hear any beep sound. Also try to clean the RAM slots and check for the issue.
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Hope this helps. Do post back if issue persists!
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I have a Compaq nx6325 laptop and the original charger is gone. I got a cheap replacement charger that is 18.5v and 3.5Amp but now, the charger plug is messed up and it sometimes won't charger. I have an HP charger with a part number 384021-001 at 19V and 4.7Amp. Will this charger work with my Compaq nx6325 which is 18.5Volts at 3.5Amp? My old charger is really annoying as when I'm using Virtual Box, my computer will crash if the charger is bumped as it get discpnnected.
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It is the same plug, right? Yes it will work and in fact I am seeing the 19v 4.7amp recommended for the nx6325. I think the 18.5 and 3.5 adapter may be a little underpowered.

Cannot install recovery image on my Equium after HDD upgrade

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I just installed a new hard drive to my Toshiba Equium laptop I contacted Toshiba who informed me I could fit up to 1TB I opted for half way with a 500GB.
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I dont know which notebook model do you have but if recovery image is Vista it must be pretty old model, maybe Equium A200.
To be honest I didn't make experiments with HDD upgrade on older models but I can imagine recovery image make a problems with HDDs with huge capacity.
Post please model name and which HDD have you inside now.
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I have a Toshiba Equium U400-145 and it currently has Windows 7 on it, and a 160GB hard disk. Is it possible to upgrade to a larger (1TB) hard disk, and if so can I use another external HDD (ie connected by USB) to take an image of the current one using Clonezilla, then do the hardware upgrade and restore the image to the new drive once its fitted? (Or would Windows 7 need to be reinstalled)?

Theoretically it should be possible. Clonezilla is not known to me but in the past many people have done similar thing using other applications like Acronis. In your case I think you must use Clonezilla Live.
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Compaq CQ71-145EZ HDD upgrade to SSD

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My Compaq CQ71-145EZ hard drive is giving the rattle of death, so I decided to replace it with an SSD (SATA II, 128GB, OCZ Octane).
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You need to head on over to the OCZTechnology.com forums. You can use the tutorials that they have prepared for all types of OCZ SSD installs. You have to prepare the SSD for the installation.
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Unfortunately there is no public document about that and those information has Toshiba service partner or some independent PC and notebook service specialized for upgrade.
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- service upgrade (WLAN card, BT module)
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Secondly are there any unexpected things I need to know regarding changing the drive? I've built literally hundreds of desktop PC's (I work as a IT Tech at my local high school) and I have successfully taken apart a couple of mini's before to install new RAM so I feel quite confident in my ability to physically do the swap however it's always good to get some advice from people who are more experienced and have actually done this job. Are there any other sensors / cabling that would not need to be considered on a normal HDD swap on a PC? Also are there any specialist tools (other than putty knives!) I would need?
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HDD upgrade on my Satellite A100-259

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