Cost for a new hard drive and service
Hi! I need a qoute for my HP dv4 hard drive replacement since my warranty expired last year.
it says on the screen:
"Primary Hard Disk Self test
Quick Test
Hard Disk 1 Fault
Primary Hard Disk Self Test
Full Test
Hard Disk 1 Fault
SMART check tp Exit Testing
Hard Disk 1 SMART (301)
thats after i run the Hard Disk Test using the (F4) key in the SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS,
kindly help
Link to your Service & Maintenance Guide for help with removing and replacing the hdd> HERE
You have a 640gb SATA laptop hdd.You can replace it with a retail hdd.If you will be using Recovery Disks to reinstall Windows you need to get one that is at least as large a capacity as original.Can be larger, but not smaller..such as you could use> 750Gb but not a 500Gb hdd.
Link to your model's Support page> HERE
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