I bought about 3 years ago a Dell XPS 14 (L401X) with a 500GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive. My Hard Drive does not work and I need a replacement. What is your recommendation for:
(1) what make and model hard drives shall I get that will work with my computer; 500GB is fine, though larger one will be nice to have. More important is that it's fast (maybe a Solid State if these is such a possibility?). Let me know also prices if you know.
(2) where can I purchase such hard drive. I have Fry's near me, but will not mind mail order it.
(3) would you recommend I replace the hard drive by myself. I am not an experience tech person, but can use a screwdriver.
(4) If I replace the Hard Drive by myself, where can I find instructions as to how to do it
(5)If I have a repair person do it, should I buy the hard drive by myself of have her/him do it. How much such repair will cost (Labor / Material)