Do I need another Sata wire or does it come with it?
I just got the Dell XPS 8920 Desktop and Im aware it comes with a 2TB Hard drive. I am unsure if the machine comes with another SATA III to add another SSD or do I have to buy that?Thank you
View ArticleDell Harddrive 450GB SAS, 15K 3.5", Seagate Eagle, H995N
HelloI've bought on september 27, 2016 these 2 new harddrive to put into a Dell T 610 out of warranty. Now one of these hd is down. I try to format it and rebulding raid but it's always down. Are...
View ArticleSpecs for DVD/CD-ROM Drive HL-DT-ST BD-RE BU40N
Trying to find the exact manufacturer specs sheet for my DVD/CD-ROM Drive. XPS 8920. Packing Slip identifies it as Dell Item #429-ABBC and BDRE Drive (Reads and Writes to Blu-Ray Disks). Dell Online...
View ArticleInstallation of addition HDD/SSD not recognised
c2016 There is a long thread in Disc Drives about adding/removing additional SSD/HDD a couple of examples“ I'm trying to replace the hard drive on my XPS 8900 desktop with a SanDisk SSD. When I boot...
View ArticleWD800 0F00:0240, 0F00:1A40 on 54752, 54753
On a 14 year old Dell Dimension 2400 that I am fixing, I couldn't get the OS to boot (XP). I ran the "Cannot Boot the OS" test on it, and it failed on the IDE tests.Test Results: FailError Code...
View ArticleCopy DVD to SSD Drive For Better Storage
I use Pavtube BDMagic which can help me rip my DVD collections. I have stored my DVDs on a small SSD that can be carried with me and backed up to a raid in my house. I'm so happy done all the copies...
View ArticleSSD/SSHD Boot Bios bug Inspiron 7537
I have a 7537 someone gave me that wouldn't boot. After running multiple tests it seemed the 1TB SSHD drive was ok but no matter what I did it wouldn't boot in the 7537. I replaced it with a used 640GB...
View Articlereplacement Hard drive
Hi, the computer's hard drive is corrupt (dell diagnostic) and must be replaced.Dell sends replacement drive....it has a sticker that says "Imaged" What does that mean?Also, where are step by step...
View ArticleError code 2000-0142 Hard Drive 0 - S/N WCB13C16 Short self test unsuccessful
Our laptop will not boot up. It winds up running an automated diagnostic that returns the information in the subject line. It is under warranty, but (of course) the ability to log a support case is...
View ArticleUSB Ports and Controllers 2.0 vs 3.0
[Originally posted in "General Hardware"] I have a new (May 2017) Inspiron Desktop 3668 running latest Windows 10 vn1703 with 2 USB 3.0 ports on the front and 4 USB 2.0 ports on the back.In Device...
View Article4k/512e Drive support on Perc H710 & 810
Good evening,More of a question regarding the future of Enterprise RAID controllers. Does anyone know if a firmware upgrade is in the works to have H710 & H810 raid controllers be compatible with...
View ArticleAnyone replace the HDD in XPS M1530 with SSD?
I want to install a 500GB SSD and then a clean copy of Win 7. Due to HDD issue I can't log onto windows to update the BIOS. Current BIOS version is A09 (7-14-2008) Some say I need to first update the...
View ArticleChange h.d.d with ssd
HiCan I change my inspiron 1564 hdd(sata 5400 rpm 500G western) with ssd adata su800 sata3?
View ArticleXPS 8920 BD-RE issue
Has anyone used the Dell SupportAssist program to test their BD-RE (HL-DT-ST BD-RE BU40N) in an XPS 8920 Desktop? I had to replace the drive recently and was running the diagnostics. The program...
View ArticleHDD is not recognized by Windows
(The following problem SEEMS to be isolated to a specific HDD so that is why I have selected this forum... but I understand that this problem could possibly reside elsewhere)PROBLEM: My Dell...
View ArticleMZ-7PC512D causes computer to freeze when applying pressure
I have a Dell XPS 15 L521X. The computer will freeze when booting or starting up. I have opened up the laptop and found the issue, my SSD. When the SSD is out and unplugged from the laptop, the laptop...
View ArticleStart up problem.
I have a latitude E 6510. I used windows10 some days in this. It slow the laptop. So I installed windows7 from cd. But after installation, my laptop is not starting. When I switch on, it shows DELL...
View ArticleAdditional 3.5" internal drive on Inspiron 3668
How can I add a second 3.5" internal drive on this? It appears that there's a bay for 3.5" drives, with a single HD and a DVD-RW drive, and a second (empty) bay for 2.5" drives. Is this PC really...
View ArticleHard disk replacements inspiron 15R 5537
Hello all, so, my hard disk got broken on my dell inspiron 15R 5537, and i want to replace it, so iv got a couple of questions.and the second question is, can I replace it with any 2.5 inch drive? any...
View ArticleHard-drive plastic carrier or caddy for XPS 8920
Where can I buy a hard-drive plastic carrier (or caddy) for a Dell XPS 8920? I have look everywhere (including Dell) and I cannot find the right one. Seems like Dell redesigned these carriers (or...
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