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August 17th, 2004 22:00

replace floppy drive

Can I replace the floppy drive with an additional hard drive?  I need more hard drive space, and I don't use the floppy drive anymore (does anyone?)

Judy Woodruff

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    Posted August 17th, 2004 23:00

    Hi,

    What system is this? If you are using a system with modular bays such as the Inspiron 600m, 8600, XPS, 9100, 4000, 4100, 4150, 8000, 8100, 8200, etc. etc. you can purchase a modular 40 GB Hard Drive from Dell.

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    Posted August 18th, 2004 00:00

    Sorry, I forgot to add the specs.  It's an Inspiron 8000.

    From what you posted, looks like I can replace the floppy with an additional hard drive.  I'll check out Dell's store.

    Thank you,

    Judy

  • rickmktg

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    Posted August 18th, 2004 00:00



    @JWoodruff wrote:

    Sorry, I forgot to add the specs.  It's an Inspiron 8000.

    From what you posted, looks like I can replace the floppy with an additional hard drive.  I'll check out Dell's store.

    Thank you,

    Judy

    You will usually find it cheaper to buy a modular bay holder for $30 and a drive elsewhere.

  • Bay Wolf

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    Posted August 18th, 2004 01:00

    You can find them on EBAY.  Here is one from a reputable seller:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31542&item=6701718255&rd=1

    For information on how to install the hard drive in the media bay carrier, visit here:
    http://www.bay-wolf.com/hdmedbay.htm

    Now you just have to buy a hard drive.  I prefer to buy mine form ZipZoomFly but there are plenty of places to buy the hard drive from.
    http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductList.jsp?ThirdCategoryCode=011006