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Ok, I've recently ran a system test in BIOS for the HDD.  Short test>passed Long test>failed (almost immediatly).  I spoke with HP support and they were awesome.  I have a new drive on the way, no cost to me at all.  While chatting with the tech I asked if i could upgrade to a faster & larger drive.  Well that was out of the question but he also told me that I couldn't get a faster drive, only larger.  Currently i have a 5400rpm 320G drive.  He told me I could go to a 5400rpm 500G, my user manual states that there are 7200rpm models that go in this dv6-1122us.  So
Question #1: Can I install a 7200rpm drive in this laptop that is on my user manual parts list? Or maybe a SSD?
Or are these user manuals not very specific, covering many different models of the dv6?
If so how can i find specific upgrade options for my laptop?
If there is not enough information here to make a wise decision just let me know!
Thanks in advance!!
Message Edited by Drenaline on 11-16-2009 12:31 PM
Message Edited by Drenaline on 11-16-2009 03:30 PM

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