My Dell Inspiron is no longer working. All of my files, docs, pics, etc. are on the old Hard drive. Does anyone know if it will fit in this model?
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There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer. If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way. Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud. Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the late 90's and 2000's - Be smart and use external storage, Peace Brother or Sister
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There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer.If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way.Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud.Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the late 90's and 2000's - Be smart and use external storage, Peace Brother or Sister There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer.If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way.Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud.Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the... » Read More There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer.If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way.Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud.Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the late 90's and 2000's - Be smart and use external storage, Peace Brother or Sister « Show Less
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The 745 is fine. It will handle Windows 7 readily. Like CrabAss said, what the cause of the failure? Power supply, motherboard burn-out? If it's a problem with the old drive like a virus, then you will just be replicating the problem in a new PC if you hook up the old HDD as a slave. Assuming there is nothing wrong with the old HDD, then follow Crabasse's instructions.
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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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Definitely! I have the same hard drive and i got it from my old pc too. It'll work.
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I see no reason why not. just pop the new drive in the old ones place, they hook up the same way. However be warned, all of your data will be lost in this process. You should have a windows sticker somewhere on your computer case that has your product key, all you need to do is find a copy of the windows version that you have, install it and put in that product key. To find the drivers that you need just go to dells website and download them from there. If you ever get stuck during the process, google is your best friend.
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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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Same computer, excepting for one aspect. The old version of this model has 8 GB memory the "new" version" has 12 GB of memory. And the new version is 50 dollars more that what I paid for the old version. Also, the newest Dell hardware is the 7000 series. The Inspirion 5000 series model is a bit last year.
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Not sure about the dell but the hard drive was new. If the dell has a sata harddrive this will work. If it has a ide harddrive it will not work
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Same thing happened to me. I just bought mine from Amazon and received it yesterday. If fits into my husbands DELL though.I have no answer.
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You should find all the answers to any spec-related questions here:http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/inspiron-11-3137/manuals
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I reviewed the specifications for the Dell Inspiron 1100 and the Hitachi should work. You will need either the original install disks or some way to clone your old HD to the new. Hitachi some times includes that software and an case for the old drive. Acronis is a good option for the software.
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I did a search for the Dell inspiron 15r SE Caddy and found a youtube video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RMRw1QaZGk, on replacement. The Caddy in the video is very different from the one in question. I don't believe it will work.
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Yes. I have a Dell Inspiron 15R, and since this model had two hard drive bays, I use the ssd for the OS and the 1 gig hd for media and files. This works especially well with the Intel i7, as my reboot time is about 15 seconds from start to finish. It would work well with your Dell on any i series Intel chip.
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This one should work for you. I looked up the Dell you mentioned, it originally came with a SATA drive, so it will fit right in and work. It's easy to install the HD in the case. It even comes with the tiny screwdriver you need.
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I would say yes. The reason being is that it is identical to my Inspiron in all specification with the exception of size. I have a larger 17" display. I bought this drive and had it imaged from the old 70GB drive and it has been working fine for the last 4-months.
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I used a 160 GB Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Drive that I removed from an old Dell computer. It works fine.
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Hughes, sorry to hear that the product did not work for you. I ordered the same hard drive for my Toshiba which uses the IDE connector and it worked fine. In same laptops it is not easy to fit in the hard drive and align the pins properly but if your laptops uses IDE connectors, I am very positive that the product will work. As far as i know, the hard drive is either a SATA, PATA or IDE kind of technology. And if it IDE, that drive should be able to work. However, your situation may be different am not sure, but all i say mine is working fine. Otherwise you can also try to compare with the old one and see if there is a match. Thank you.
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My computer was was sony-vaio and it worked perfectly. This module is some how generic type, but I am not sure if it works in dell inspiron. What I did was visually compared found that it matches, using this magnified pic of this and taking out one of modules from my PC. Worest scenarion was I could return it.