Dell Optiplex 780 replace hard drive
We have one Dell Optiplex 780, I need to replace the data drive as only 300Gb and it is full. Dell told me that the largest hard drive I can put into this machine is a 500Gb drive. This sounds ridiculous.
Can't I simply purhcase a SATA 300 hard drive from WD or Seagate and put into the machine. The PC is windows xp pro?
Can't I simply purhcase a SATA 300 hard drive from WD or Seagate and put into the machine. The PC is windows xp pro?
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I just took a look at the service manual and at least as far as the specifications listed in there there is nothing noted about the 500GB limitation.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/op780/en/SM/SM_MT/specifications.htm
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/op780/en/SM/SM_MT/specifications.htm
The spec sheet at http://www.crash-bg.com/CATALOG/computers/dell_optiplex_780.pdf
does specify a 500Gb Max - it could be a BIOS limitation
does specify a 500Gb Max - it could be a BIOS limitation
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I'll check in the BIOS of the machine to see if it says anything
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I'll purchase a seagate, my local supplier has a 750Gb ATA-300 7200rpm in stock.