Sata II for dell dimension 3100? I need to add an extra drive to my Dell Dimension 3100. It currently has a WDC WD800JD-75MSA2 and I like the reviews on the 640GB of this forum. How can I know if it will match, especially the term Sata II is new for me. Sata II for dell dimension 3100? I need to add an extra drive to my Dell Dimension 3100. It currently has a WDC WD800JD-75MSA2 and I like the reviews on the 640GB of this forum. How can I know if... » Read More Sata II for dell dimension 3100? I need to add an extra drive to my Dell Dimension 3100. It currently has a WDC WD800JD-75MSA2 and I like the reviews on the 640GB of this forum. How can I know if it will match, especially the term Sata II is new for me. « Show Less
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It should be fine. SATA II drives are supposed to be backward compatible with first-generation SATA motherboards. There are a few exceptions to the automatic adjustment, but WD has a fix for that involving a jumper on the HDD:http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1337
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I'd recommend you remove the existing drive in your Dell and measure it. If the measurements are the same, then this will work no problem. Removing your current drive should be fairly simple. Just undo screws on the underside and you should be able to pull it right out.
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I really am not sure. I have a Dell and I did install it as second hard drive and it works. I am not sure of model.
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I bought the 512GB version to replace SATA III HDD in my Dell laptop. It's working perfectly. The package included a "key" for a cloning software (which is to be downloaded), but I did not use it as I wanted to perform a fresh installation.
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Yes it will work fine. I like the way it's answered on this page: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/t/19253643.aspx Keep in mind that when the person asking says 3gb drive he means sata 3.
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Dell T7910 Desktop is a quite up to date computer and the WD RE 2 TB Enterprise Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA III, 64 MB Cache - WD2000FYYZ is SATA compatible. There are no reasons for witch this disc drive would not be compatible with the DELL T7910 desktop.
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hard drive is a hard drive... it will work in a dell 310 but it might void warranty from dell..
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I have a Dell XT2 that came with a small 1.8 inch hard drive and found an adaptor this SSD will fit inside of. You might want to see if there is an adaptor that will work in yours. The drive itself is great!
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I cannot answer your question, but be aware there are serial (SATA) and parallel (PATA) hard drive types. Check with Dell for your type.
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Thanks - trying to find out before purchasing, but I found some posts on Newegg that indicate they are SATA (maybe they changed from IDE to SATA and this is why it isn't in the specs).
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I have no idea other than to say it likely is. Check the specs on your existing drive, and if they're similar, I'd get it. It's a very good, fast and seemingly reliable drive. Easy to install. Do not buy the WD!
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The WD800JD is a SATA 3.0Gb/s drive so your motherboard is definitely compatable with the Kingston HyperX SSD.If you are replacing the drive... no worries.If you are adding the SSD, check to see if you have a power connector and SATA connection available to connect the new drive.
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Yes, double check with Western Digital to see if it fits. The hard drive did come formatted and partitioned from what I recall too. It wasn't too difficult to install. The only thing I am having problem with is after 30 days or so when I booted up the computer it said that I had an illegal copy of windows and to verify and reinstall. My Dell had Vista in the beginning but I upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium. When I went to put the Windows Key in they said it was invalid. Since my Dell is only a back up PC I am ignoring the upgrade and just using the PC for internet access and other uses. Hope this helps? Yes, double check with Western Digital to see if it fits. The hard drive did come formatted and partitioned from what I recall too. It wasn't too difficult to install. The only thing I am having problem with is after 30 days or so when I booted up the computer it said that I had an illegal copy of windows and to verify and reinstall. My Dell had Vista in the beginning but I upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium. When I went to put the Windows Key in they said it was invalid. Since my Dell is only a back up PC I am ignoring the upgrade and just using the PC for internet access and other uses.... » Read More Yes, double check with Western Digital to see if it fits. The hard drive did come formatted and partitioned from what I recall too. It wasn't too difficult to install. The only thing I am having problem with is after 30 days or so when I booted up the computer it said that I had an illegal copy of windows and to verify and reinstall. My Dell had Vista in the beginning but I upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium. When I went to put the Windows Key in they said it was invalid. Since my Dell is only a back up PC I am ignoring the upgrade and just using the PC for internet access and other uses. Hope this helps? « Show Less
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Rose, I believe I ordered 3 additional disk when I purchased the 750 drive. I use to have (and still do) have a 150 omega drive, but it isn't compatible with the new PCs. If you are referring to an instructional CD disk, Mine did not come with one.
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I just connected a 500GB (WD500AADS, ASIN: B002P3KO4C search it on Amazon) drive using a sata to USB connector (ASIN: B000J01I1G search it on Amazon). I had to use the tuner to format (fat32), and it shows up as a 465GB drive. I hit the PVR button, and recorded a sample, no problem. I imagine the pre-packaged drives would work the same.
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is that the most information you can give me. do you really think i want to look up your machine. and find out what type drvie it has in it. with that said this is a 1.8 micro sata drive. not to be confused with msata. I had to buy a device to go from micro sata to 2.5 sata which is the standard.
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The "Tusi" answer is probably correct. I bought mine from "Ken's Computer shop" and they were able to respond specifically that it would work in my Dell Dimension E310. I couldn't find the info in email -- maybe the guy responded in an online forum or on the phone.