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Please help. How do I decide which new hard drive will be compatible with my computer?
The good news is I didn't chuck my laptop into the driveway when it infuriated me by dying because I've found that I'll I need to do is replace my hard drive =). I just need some help in knowing what hard drives available today will be compatible.
The computer is a Compaq Presario 1500T notebook purchased in 2002. It has a Pentium 4 processor (2.0GHz, 2000MHz speed). RAM is 256MB with cache 16/256.
The hard drive I need to replace is a Toshiba 40GB and the interface is listed as ATA 2,3,4,5. (The hard drives I see listed often say ATA/100... what does that mean?).
I can get a new one through HP, but figure if I have to spend money anyway nows a good time to go bigger.
How do I go about figuring whether which new hard drive will be compatible with my computer, and will have any adverse affects regarding the processor and RAM?
Thanks, your help is greatly appreciated!! =)
If I can get the computer working with a new hard drive I'm going to replace my two 128MB memory cards with 512's.
Is there a limit to the size I can put in? In ordering the comp I upgraded from 20GB to the 40, and I think the highest upgrade I could have done through the manufacturer was 60-80.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
ATA/100 is for desktop computers. I would price everything out. The ram might cost you only $80, but I'm not sure how much the hard drive is going to be. You motherboard will determine how much RAM you can put in and what kind it had to be. You notebook is 6 years old. You may want to think about upgrading to a new machine completely.
If it isn't a huge priority I would shop around for a new computer. Whether you still need a laptop or desktop. Acer makes great machines too with good customer service.
Good luck!