I have a Dell Inspiron1546, when I install the new drive, it tells me that it cant find it and need to be reseatted. Help!?! Also I did notice the little red dot on the drive is not in the same location as the orig drive.
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Hi, are you using the same insert/caddy that was originally in your laptop? The hard drive won't work unless you are using the correct/original caddy. Hope this helps!
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Mine has the Reinstall DVD for Windows 7 64 bit, and another DVD for drivers. What I really wanted to ask was for the Restore DVD -- a DVD that will restore the laptop to its original, out of the box state. However, none of the included DVDs provide that, not even the reinstall DVD and driver DVD. I emailed dell support and they agreed to provide me with a replacement drive to assist with my restore process.
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First: do not open the drive until you check the warranty with WD. If the drive was made for HP or Dell good luck. Since my drive was still sealed I was able to send it back to the seller and they paid shipping. If I had to buy another drive I will go to Newegg.com.
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The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine.
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Yes. I replaced my failed 6 year old HDD in my dell inspiron 6400. It only lasted about a month though however I am very abusive with my computers using them in my workshop and whatnot
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I had no problem at all installing the drive . My problem came in when I installed my copy of Windows 7 and the old drive contained the Old Windows XP ops system. So I started getting statements that my Ops System might be counterfeit. So I spent $67.00 and ordered a full Win 7 Professional and everything is great now. Sorry I could not be of more help.Travis
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I installed the drive for a friend. Most PCs with an accompanying drive which won't write to a particular disc are suffering from some type of file corruption. In the past, when installing a drive to replace an original drive, I've always synced the installation with a reformat to assure proper operation. Unless you're one who maintains a corrupt free operating system (I haven't met many), it's a good rule to follow.
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The Dell Support website (support.dell.com) has service manuals for all its laptops (downloadable for free). You can just download the manual for this one. That will give you step-by-step instructions on how to replace the hard drive. Just buy a replacement drive, any size you want, and install it with the instructions in the manual.
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I had exactly the same situation and the same mSata drive. It would not work. I contacted the seller and they have sent a replacement board (not the entire enclosure). I have not got round to trying it yet since the mSata is now in my laptop. Suggest you contact the seller.
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Hi Margot, I honestly couldn't tell you. Do you have the model number of your Dell Inspiron 15? There is another site I use that is pretty detailed in finding it. It's called www.laptops4less.com I have ordered from them before and they are reputable. Sorry I couldn't help you more. :\
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Hi, are you using the same insert/caddy that was originally in your laptop? The hard drive won't work unless you are using the correct/original caddy.Hope this helps!
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I am not sure about your dell because I used mine for a mac. These hard drives are universal but you might want to call Best Buy or Dell to make sure it will fit. Also I had a friend do a data transfer from one hard drive to another. I am not sure where to send you for that one but I would recomend just save all the stuff you need on to an exteranal drive. Then once one you replace the hard drive, you might have to redownload the programs you need. The thing to remember is the hard drive is blank so you might need to set up a data transfer. I tried to do it myself and my computer was blank. So you might want to look around and ask some Tech guys how to do this. Thanks. GOod luck
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Andrew, That's a generic Seagate drive but the Dell version you would need is Dell Part # W347K. Order that part # and you should be good. I hope this helps answer your question.ScottAll Computer Parts
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These internal optocal drives just slide in and out of these laptops I own a toshiba laptop since 2007 when windows vista just came out my optical drive plated out on me last year so in order to find the right drive to go back in it was I had to slide out the old drive from the computer you don't need any tools to do this just simply open your drive door and gently pull the drive out on the drive itself you should see the drive make and model number and you shuold find a replacement by etheir going up on amazon or ebay there are quite a number of them on etheir site and you should be able to find the same drive you have in your computer now as a replacement the new drive once you get it should slide right back into your computer the same way as you slid the old one out and you should be back in business again hope this helps you
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In my opinion, Dell should include a recovery/ re-installation disc as part of the purchase... but, unfortunately, they don't. It's my understanding, however, that after you register your computer, you can contact Dell and request a recovery disc. I haven't done this... yet. It should be interesting to see if Dell charges anything for the re-install disc. In regards to shipping to Puerto Rico... I don't know; but, I can't imagine why there would be a problem with that.
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Not familiar w/ that notebook per se, but, assuming it already has a primary HDD, then must look to see if there's a spot for a secondary. You might also need mounting hardware: screws to attach the drive to some frame/bracket/"carrier" that then mounts the ensmble to the laptop. At least this is what I needed to add this drive as secondary to my Dell Latitude 3300 - only had a 60GB mSata HDD as original equip't. As for the drive itself, a terrific choice (whether as primary or secondary): quiet, fast, and well built (5 yr warranty!). Did I say fast? Hope this helps.
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This laptop model looks very recent according to its specs on the Dell site. With that said I am sure this drive will work in this laptop. If Dell has some weird mounting hardware that does not work with this drive you can always return it but I don't forsee that as a problem.