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Q . I have an out-of-warranty laptop with a dead hard drive inside. A repair shop wants $250 to replace the drive, but I see the drives themselves cost much less. How hard is this job to just do it myself? A .If you’re not squeamish about opening up the computer and popping out some of its innards, replacing a hard drive is fairly straightforward. Going to a repair shop does have its advantages, like the potential for data recovery from the dead drive or confirming that the hard drive is actually the problem, and not some other part of the machine. But if you are sure the hard drive is the issue and you don’t need any of the data stored on it, you can upgrade it for as little as $50, depending on the storage capacity of the drive. In addition to the new drive, you’ll also need small screwdrivers to get the laptop’s case open, as well as software discs to format the drive and install the operating system. Some things to consider are the type of interface the drive uses (IDE or the newer SATA connections are two common choices), as well as the capacity and speed of the drive (5,400 revolutions per minute or 7,200 r.p.m. are the usual options). If you can’t tell what type of drive you need from your manufacturer’s Web site or computer’s manual, sites that sell replacement hard drives often guide you to the right product based on your laptop’s make and model and have instructions for making the swap. The ExtremeTech site has a tutorial — at bit.ly/TJp — of what generally to expect. One hardware site, NewEgg.com, also has a background guide for buying a new laptop hard drive, at bit.ly/111Pio. You can also find laptop hard drives for sale at sites like CMS Products, at bit.ly/vWj4q; the…
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