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Conference ranger::laptoppc

Title:Lap top PC's (NEC 8201,TRS 100)
Moderator:RAINBO::HARDY
Created:Mon Apr 07 1986
Last Modified:Wed May 28 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1536
Total number of notes:6091

1517.0. "Opening up a DECPC 425SE for hard disk replacement" by ROCK::MUELLER () Mon Jan 13 1997 17:01

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1517.1Subj: hard disk remplacementROCK::MUELLERFri Jan 31 1997 13:4014
ate:	31-JAN-1997 09:25:28.78
From:	SWTHOM::BOUILLET    
Subj:	hard disk remplacement
To:	ROCK::MUELLER

Hello bob,

For replace the hard disk, you have screws under batterie pack, socket foot and 
the banner with all key information (setup, ext screen, etc). This screw is
located to left.

I have plug a 340Mb disk. For this, you need the lastest bios version.

bye
1517.2Upgrade Bios or use a Disk ManagerNWD002::FEIGLESat Feb 01 1997 02:5815
    If the current bios doesn't support the larger configuration, and I'm
    surprised that it doesn't.  Try the bios upgrade.  If you don't want to
    do the bios upgrade... you can use a disk manager.
    
    I've seen a disk manager allow one to put a 810mb in a 320P... so I
    imagine it would have little trouble allowing a bigger disk into your
    laptop... independent of what the bios will support.
    
    But... I would imagine there is a little 'bit" of performance loss when
    you use a disk manager.  But I've used one for 2 years, and darn if I
    can see any difference.... at least compared to having a bigger disk.
    
    :-)
    
    jff