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Since: May 19, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 8:09 am
Post subject: Open a Seagate 100gb 2.5" external drive?
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Has anyone opened one of these? I want to replace the drive in my
powerbook with the 100 gig and put the 60 gig from the laptop into the
enclosure. Samsclub has the drive for $150.
I'm wondering if there is a good site with directions or someone with
experience or advice.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 1:53 pm
Post subject: Re: Open a Seagate 100gb 2.5" external drive? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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| Please verify whether your System will support the size HD you want. I
just replaced my GW450Xl 60Gb with the 80Gb MAXIMUM allowed by my
system, 80GB Seagate, ($125) and no problems with that process. Just
unscrewed, unplugged, moved adaptor, replugged, rescrewed and voila
system happy with new HD.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 2:44 pm
Post subject: Re: Open a Seagate 100gb 2.5" external drive? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Since: Feb 04, 2005
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 10:09 am
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Since: Mar 24, 2006
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 5:28 pm
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timeOday wrote:
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> dodgens wrote:
> > Why would the hardware be limited to 80Gb? If the software can use it,
> > why does it matter? The Bios?
> >
> > I never thought about an upper limit.
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> AFAIK that's not a problem for external drives that attach by USB or
> Firewire.
A lot of chipsets in external drives have limitations as well.
Odie
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 7:48 pm
Post subject: Re: Open a Seagate 100gb 2.5" external drive? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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dodgens <dodgens DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:
> Why would the hardware be limited to 80Gb? If the software can use it,
> why does it matter? The Bios?
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> I never thought about an upper limit.
Identifying the make and model of the laptop you plan to install the
100GB drive in might help. >> Stay informed about: Open a Seagate 100gb 2.5" external drive? |
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Since: Feb 01, 2006
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:32 am
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Odie <odie_ferrous_at.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
> timeOday wrote:
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>> dodgens wrote:
>>> Why would the hardware be limited to 80Gb? If the software can use
>>> it, why does it matter? The Bios?
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>>> I never thought about an upper limit.
>>>
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>> AFAIK that's not a problem for external drives that attach by USB or
>> Firewire.
>
> A lot of chipsets in external drives have limitations as well.
Normally just at 137G tho. >> Stay informed about: Open a Seagate 100gb 2.5" external drive? |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 7:16 am
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 5:26 pm
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dodgens <dodgens.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> Looks like that drive only comes with a one year warranty. Looks like
> this may not be the solution for me. I am attracted to the seagates
> because of the five year warranty.
If you buy the drive separately, as an internal drive not already
installed in an enclosure, it will be covered by Seagate's five year
warranty. >> Stay informed about: Open a Seagate 100gb 2.5" external drive? |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 4:45 am
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dodgens <dodgens.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> Looks like that drive only comes with a one year warranty.
> Looks like this may not be the solution for me. I am
> attracted to the seagates because of the five year warranty.
Yeah, its better to buy the external housing seperately and
dont tell seagate that you are putting their drive into one of
those. That way you still get the 5 year warranty on the drive. >> Stay informed about: Open a Seagate 100gb 2.5" external drive? |
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