Factory restore - Updating ram.

Rikki

I need to do a factory restore. I have saved to memory stick my photo's, documents, set up programs etc. Is there anything else I need to back up?


Failing hard drive, how do I find out which replacement hard drive I can put into my laptop?

Baldur

The laptop manufacturer's website should give you the specs for your particular model.

KingL

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Rikki

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andy2004

depending on age of laptop, any 2.5in hard drive will work, you just have to take it out and look at the connection, it will either be 1 of 2 types. The new type SATA which will look like a L or IDE 2.5in, which is a long 44pin connection 2 rows of 22 pins.

Rikki

andy2004 wrote: »

depending on age of laptop, any 2.5in hard drive will work, you just have to take it out and look at the connection, it will either be 1 of 2 types. The new type SATA which will look like a L or IDE 2.5in, which is a long 44pin connection 2 rows of 22 pins.

I've just been on crucial.com/uk and the results are HERE.

I have more questions now. Can I install two making it 2gb?

m_13

Do you need RAM (which is what you linked to) or a new hard disk drive!

If you use Outlook your mail may be stored in a location you haven't backed up yet.

Do you know the installation keys for your operating system and programmes? If not, a magic key finder will help but only work before you wipe it!

Rikki

m_13 wrote: »

Do you need RAM (which is what you linked to) or a new hard disk drive!

If you use Outlook your mail may be stored in a location you haven't backed up yet.

Do you know the installation keys for your operating system and programmes? If not, a magic key finder will help but only work before you wipe it!

opps.

I have a failing hard drive which I need to replace. I also want to upgrade the ram.
Where do I look for a new hard drive?

I have to make a restore disk as at present a restore partition on the laptop. I don't have a dvd-r at the moment.

By installation keys do you mean the windows key and Microsoft office etc?
What is a magic key finder?

m_13

OK, you want to upgrade the RAM (do you have 512MB at the moment) and replace the failing hard disk drive.

They sell the replacement hard disk drives here: http://www.packardbellweb.co.uk/EasyNote%20H5%20series.htm

Has your machine a 60GB drive at the moment? The EasyNote H5 series takes the following:

TypeHard drive - internalForm Factor2.5" x 1/8HDimensions (WxDxH)7 cm x 10 cm x 9.5 mmWeight0.1 kgCapacityStandard is 60GBInterface TypeATAConnector44 PIN IDC

You can buy these all over the place.

Magic Jellybean Keyfinder (for allsorts including Windows, Office etc) is here: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

Rikki

m_13 wrote: »

OK, you want to upgrade the RAM (do you have 512MB at the moment) and replace the failing hard disk drive.

They sell the replacement hard disk drives here: http://www.packardbellweb.co.uk/EasyNote%20H5%20series.htm

Has your machine a 60GB drive at the moment? The EasyNote H5 series takes the following:

TypeHard drive - internalForm Factor2.5" x 1/8HDimensions (WxDxH)7 cm x 10 cm x 9.5 mmWeight0.1 kgCapacityStandard is 60GBInterface TypeATAConnector44 PIN IDC

You can buy these all over the place.

Magic Jellybean Keyfinder (for allsorts including Windows, Office etc) is here: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

You beat me to it.:p

I've been on the web site and found this on my laptop information.

HGST (Hitachi/IBM) Hard Disk Drive IC25N060ATMR04
60 GB 2.5" HGST IC25N060ATMR04 hard disk drive

Rikki

Where is best to buy the hard drive and ram from? Is it relatively easy to install?

If I bought windows 7 to go on this laptop would I need to make the recovery disc?