I ordered this hard drive and based on the description, I thought it would fit my Dell Inspirion 1720 laptop but it does not. Am i missing something
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Owner of a Dell Inspiron 1720 as well with a solution: You probably need a hard drive caddy ( if installing a second drive; and/or unscrew the one from drive replacing) and a black adapter for the new drive which you will find you already have: it is on the old drive! I had the same vexing problem and looked at the new drive and the dead one and you will see that black adapter. Pull off and then put it on the new drive, install in drive caddy then caddy will slide into drive bay. I had the same thought when i bought my new drive. Good luck! (i am assuming that perhaps the adapter is prob not needed for newer models and doesnt ship with one anymore...) Owner of a Dell Inspiron 1720 as well with a solution: You probably need a hard drive caddy ( if installing a second drive; and/or unscrew the one from drive replacing) and a black adapter for the new drive which you will find you already have: it is on the old drive! I had the same vexing problem and looked at the new drive and the dead one and you will see that black adapter. Pull off and then put it on the new drive, install in drive caddy then caddy will slide into drive bay. I had the same thought when i bought my new drive. Good luck! (i am assuming that perhaps the adapter is prob... » Read More Owner of a Dell Inspiron 1720 as well with a solution: You probably need a hard drive caddy ( if installing a second drive; and/or unscrew the one from drive replacing) and a black adapter for the new drive which you will find you already have: it is on the old drive! I had the same vexing problem and looked at the new drive and the dead one and you will see that black adapter. Pull off and then put it on the new drive, install in drive caddy then caddy will slide into drive bay. I had the same thought when i bought my new drive. Good luck! (i am assuming that perhaps the adapter is prob not needed for newer models and doesnt ship with one anymore...) « Show Less
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Now that you have it is it bigger or smaller than the one you took out and do the pins match if not return and let the seller know what you have and they can send you the right one
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Sorry can't help, I order my it fit but I did not got it to work cause my laptop did not recognize it
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I would compare this drive to the current one you own. If the size or type of connector is different then that it's where your problem lies
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Just make sure that your computer does use one of those model numbers. My Dell Computer has a model number on it, so that's what I ordered. If you did order the right model number, than send it back if it doesn't work, I would.
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Yes, this will work. Western Digital Black drives are some of the most reliable drives that I've encountered. It's only 9.5mm thick and should physically fit in any laptop with sata interface. Also, just because your Dell came with a 320gb drive, you are not limited to this size. The 500 and 750gb version of this drive will also work (any 2.5" sata drive including solid state drives that aren't over 9.5mm thick) will work. If you are going to image (clone) your existing drive to this one, you'll need a docking station or other usb interface. There are plenty of youtube videos showing how to change and clone laptop drives. Yes, this will work. Western Digital Black drives are some of the most reliable drives that I've encountered. It's only 9.5mm thick and should physically fit in any laptop with sata interface. Also, just because your Dell came with a 320gb drive, you are not limited to this size. The 500 and 750gb version of this drive will also work (any 2.5" sata drive including solid state drives that aren't over 9.5mm thick) will work. If you are going to image (clone) your existing drive to this one, you'll need a docking station or other usb interface. There are plenty of youtube videos showing... » Read More Yes, this will work. Western Digital Black drives are some of the most reliable drives that I've encountered. It's only 9.5mm thick and should physically fit in any laptop with sata interface. Also, just because your Dell came with a 320gb drive, you are not limited to this size. The 500 and 750gb version of this drive will also work (any 2.5" sata drive including solid state drives that aren't over 9.5mm thick) will work. If you are going to image (clone) your existing drive to this one, you'll need a docking station or other usb interface. There are plenty of youtube videos showing how to change and clone laptop drives. « Show Less
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I cannot find the specs on your current Optical Disk drive. Check and see if it has a mini-sata connector on the back (http://www.ixbt.com/editorial/idf7p/d0/k18.jpg). And if it does measure how tall the drive is with a millimeter ruler. That should allow you determine whether or not this is right for you. Also the Asus website says your laptop already supports two hard drives.
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Well it should it is a laptop compatible hard drive. What's your current hard drive specifications?
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physically, it will fit. its a standard laptop sized hdd just like the original one it came with. software wise, i dont see why it wont since again its a standard hdd, but take what i say with a grain of salt.
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I would be surprised if it didn't, but as always, look for the max hard drive size for the exact model of laptop, and of course, make sure the interface is compatible (it probably is, also)
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It fits any computer that uses a 2.5 Sata drive.of you can not tell which drive your laptop uses look in the manual. Amazon will always allow you to return anything for any reason. If you don't need that big of a drive buy a newer shod state drive. The prices are dropping
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This unit is an internal hard drive and won't fit a laptop. Trying to connect it's if we're a external drive wouldn't work either. Contact the laptop maker for a recommended drive for that unit
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face plate may not fit correctly. This is an actual replacement for that unit however: http://www.mydvddrives.com/replacement-for-dell-inspiron-151545-sata-cd-dvdrwrom-drive-46943?gclid=CMGumMObhLsCFQ3hQgodm0kAyQ
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I do not why it says that but don't worry it is a 500GB hard drive. I have one myself.
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I highly doubt this will help to make that take this drive, the drive is 15mm and it certainly uses all the space.. I took a look at the hard-drive bracket photo from this page. http://www.laptopmag.com/advice/how-to/aspire-one-hdd.aspx?step=3 and the bracket alone is too small, so my thoughts on this is no.. it will not even come close to fitting.
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Yes it's a Panasonic brand optical drive, from the looks of your computer it will fit nicely in the third hard dive/optical drive bay of the laptop. It fit in my 27 inch iMac, however you may need to remove the front black bezel of the drive so it mounts flush with the side of the lap top. Just flip over the drive and place a small flat head screwdriver into each little notch and it will pop off. Also here is the link to the Alienware manual where it shows the drive location. ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_alienware_laptops/alienware-17_Owner%27s%20Manual_en-us.pdf
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I've used this drive to replace a failed Hard Disk Drive in my Laptop. This is a 2.5" laptop. If you have a regular laptop this drive will fit. Of course you will need to format the disk to make it usable.
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Well if your previous hard drive numbers match up to the new hard drive than you have the required hard drive,and It depends on what you are going to use the hard drive on.If you going to use the hard drive on a laptop pc,and I suggest you check to the hard drive model you are using first.Not all laptop pc or pc hard drive are not all the same,because Some laptop pc or pc use certain required hard drive in them.I would find out what hard drive your laptop pc or pc use before you buy a new hard drive,because Not all laptop pc or pc are the same ok
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I had a Dell Inspirion, this battery fit and operated fine without any issues. How old is your computer?
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Thank you for asking and all the responses, that had me confused too. It looked like a small drive but the dimensions were off. I'm also looking at getting the hard case recommended but that dimensions listed would not have fit. I'm grateful to have found my question already answered.