Pavilion Media Edition a1640n - adding hard drives

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• Pavilion zv5000 - IDE adapter for HARD drive?

  I have a Pavilion zv5000 series portable whose hard drive died several years ago. My father sent him to a work friend, who understood that it was the HARD drive, and I guess that he threw the car with an adapter with it. I got an IDE drive, foolishly, assuming that the pins on the drive just fit into the connector on the laptop itself. After a lot of confusion as to why the player wouldn't be good, a research showed a card equipped with a regular at one end IDE connector and a connector similar to that on the laptop on the other. I ask if it is true that I need one, even if I do not otherwise so that it connects.

  Also, nines are isolated from the main pins on the drive. The old connector Molex had also four pins. These are the power pins, and the adapter address these too? It doesn't seem to be any other connector on the laptop. Once again, I want to just confirm this and no I have to not just buy the wrong thing for this laptop.

  Therefore the adapter that I'm looking for?

  Yes, I used to own a zv5000 and I can confirm there was a plastic connector black who went on the IDE brass pins on the hard drive to allow the connection to the motherboard.

  This is what you need:

  http://www.eBay.com/ITM/hard-drive-connector-for-HP-Pavilion-ZT3000-ZV5000-ZX5000-/200774656750?PT=US_Drive_Bay_Caddies&hash=item2ebf1a22ee

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• How can I move media files & media players to external hard drive

  My internal hard drive is "full" and showing less than 10% free space.
  I presume that it is slow, because there is not enough space on the hard disk to be used as temporary storage.

  I WANT TO SPEND ALL MY MEDIA FILES AND MEDIA PLAYERS (REAL PLAYER & WINDOWS MEDIA
  ON AN EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE

  I NEED HELP TO KNOW HOW EXACTLY, STEP BY STEP, TO DO THIS.
  Thank you

  On Friday, June 14, 2013 15:21:11 + 0000, C.Duckster wrote:

  My internal hard drive is "full" and showing less than 10% free space.
  I presume that it is slow, because there is not enough space on the hard disk to be used as temporary storage.

  I WANT TO SPEND ALL MY MEDIA FILES AND MEDIA PLAYERS (REAL PLAYER & WINDOWS MEDIA
  ON AN EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE

  I NEED HELP TO KNOW HOW EXACTLY, STEP BY STEP, TO DO THIS.

  Three points:

  1. software (Real Player or any other) should generally not be on
  external hard drives. It can cause problems. So you shouldn't do it.

  2 move a program from one drive to another (external or not) is
  difficult. This is because besides that the software itself, there is
  usually many references to it and its location in | Windows, in the
  Registry and elsewhere. Search and replace all of these references is
  very hard. There is a software that is supposed to do, but in my
  experience, none of this works perfectly. I recommend strongly against
  it.

  3. move media files is easy. You can move the files to a disk
  to another exactly like you would move them from one folder to another.
  There are several ways, but cut-and - paste and drag - move are the
  may be simpler and more common. If you do not know how
  write again for more information.

• Pavilion 500 adding hard drive

  Bought a desktop Pavilion 500 computer last week.  Kind of disappointed with the documentation that comes with it, also disappointed with the documentaion on this site, just seems to have two manuals supplied with the computer, PDF files (but, maybe I'm not looking in the right place).  Nothing in the documentation provided with your computer that shows what the computer looks like inside, no info at all on the update of the computer (adding another hard drive - what memory?).  I open the computer and take a look to see what is inside, but the manual says that if I open the computer and break the security seal I certify that the computer was working properly until I tried to upgrade the computer, and if the security seal is broken it could screw up my warranty.  I think there must be space for another hard drive, but who knows.  I would like to install the IDE of my old computer hard disk, do not know if this is possible.  I know I can get a disk enclosure and connect it to a USB port, but prefer to install the drive in the computer (may be screwing up the warranty...).  If an IDE drive may not be installed on the computer, as it is, maybe some sort of a SATA to IDE adapter or card would work.  Anyone have any ideas?

  According to respondents, this adapter converts IDE drives to Sata port.

• HP Pavilion 500-214, adding hard drive

  Hi, I have a 500-214 Pavillion desktop and added a hard drive internal 2 TB extra. All connections are good, but the computer is not reading it, what extra stepsdo I need to take for the computer to recognize it. It was purchasd with a hard drive 2 TB in standard originally so I'll try to double the capacity. Thank you

  Sorry, I had to think about it, but it worked, shows the reader, and I thank very you much for your help

• Pavilion 500-098: adding hard drive, but no 2nd hard drive Bay

  I want to add a second internal hard drive to this computer, but unfortunately the computer has only a hard drive Bay. There is plenty of space for a second hard drive, I thought that I would put the player in the unused space, setting in place somehow so that it does not move. I know I could install an external hard drive, but prefer to have an internal hard drive. The power supply has a supplement of power supply (unused) harddrive.  The motherboard is a Joshua-H61-Μatx. It has 4 SATA connections on it.  SATA0 is connected to the hard drive, SATA2 is connected to the DVD player. SATA1 and SATA3 are free. My idea of adding a second hard drive without a second HDD Bay would work?

  Hi Mike,.

  Review the information that is displayed in this thread.

• HP Pavilion G6: INTELLIGENT control of hard drive failure

  Model: HP Pavilion Notebook PC g6

  PROD ID: LN220EA #ABV

  Warranty start date: 27/05/2011

  Smart Check: FAILURE

  FAILURE ID: 9C1G7F-5LK7KD-XD015G - 608L 03

  Hard drive 1

  Test drive: FAILURE

  What is my problem?

  Whenever you get an error message with 24 characters alphanumeric numbers indicating that the hard drive needs to be replaced to solve the problem
  
  Could be due to the Application or a driver conflict, virus issues, corruptions of files due to incompatible applications, improper stops, update failures due to conflicts, mounted sudden power sudden, so portable falls etc...
  
  HP will offer a replacement HDD if the laptop warranty is Active, otherwise you can buy a SATA hard drive in a nearby retail store
  
  Please make sure that you get at least equal as long as the original one in order to use recovery disks. If you need you can buy a bigger, but not smaller hard drive capacity. For example, if you have a 500 GB hard drive you can improve it to 750 GB hard drive, but not 320 GB hard drive
  
  Please try the troubleshooting below indicated once the steps:
  Step 01. Remove the battery and unplug the power adapter AC.
  Step 02. Press and hold the power button for more than 30 seconds
  Step 03. Plug the AC power adapter / (leave the battery for now)
  Step 04. Press the power button and check if the unit is operating normally
  
  If the steps listed above is not enough, then you can try reinstalling the hard disk on your laptop
  
  If the problem persists again please contact HP if your HP laptop is under warranty, HP could replace the hard drive and provide recovery media to restore the operating system to factory after the replacement (if you have not yet created recovery disks/USB support)
  
  Note: Back up all personal data on an external drive if possible. Otherwise, you can connect the HDD defective via SATA Adapter USB with another PC or a PC even after replacing the HARD drive & put in place of the operating system and try to copy / retrieve files.
  
  Please click on the link in order to identify, prevent, diagnose & recover against any failure to drive on HP Portable Hard Drives & Solid State Drives:
  http://h10032.www1.HP.com/CTG/manual/c02876562.PDF
  
  Please check your warranty for laptop to check the status and order a new hard drive
  
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• HP PAVILION DV6 2141EE: SPECIFICATION OF HARD DRIVE INTERNAL

  WHAT IS THE SPECIFICATION OF PHYSICAL (SIZE) OF THE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE, I NEED TO BUY FOR MY LAPTOP HP PAVILION DV6 2141EE. I NEED TO REPALCE IT HELP ME PLEASE...

  The original specification is 500 GB SATA 7200 RPM hard drive. SATA is a compatible specification down, so you can use SATA600 or SATA300 hard disks.

  You can also use a 160 GB SSD at least in quality if you want to use the recovery media.

• I used to have the windows xp Media Center until my hard drive crashed. I had to put a regular version of xp on my pc. can I get the media back version?

  I used to have xp media center edition 2005 on my pc until my hard drive crashed. I had to put a regular version of xp on my pc. I would like to put back the original version on it. is there one out there somewhere I can get my hands?

  Unfortunately, you can not install Windows Media Center in home or Pro.

  You will need to purchase a new DVD of WMC 2005.

  They are cheap now and I saw them on the Web for about $60

  Do a search and you will find them.

• Transfer Media Player on a hard drive external?

  I run XP and bought an external hard drive to my music collection.  Is it possible to transfer the Media Player itself on the hard drive external?  I'd rather play on Media Player on those of the drive, that there is none.  Choose a record and that's all that you can play at the same time; No shuffle or several artists in one sitting.

  Any suggestions, anyone?

  There is no need to transfer WMP itself hard disk external, WMP can perfectly handle music on other players.

  In WMP, please press F3 to display add it to the library, make sure that Advanced Options are displayed and add the folder music on the external hard drive in the list. Now, all the music on the hard drive will be added to the WMP library.

• HP Pavilion 14-b109tx: failure of Hard Drive short DST on HP Pavilion 14-b109tx Sleekbook

  Hello

  I had a Hard Drive short DST failure on my HP Pavilion 14 - b109tx Sleekbook.

  Product ID: D4B22PA #AB4

  Failure ID: OK2B3L-6QL80X-MFPX1A-6OUDO3

  Do I need to have the drive replaced? My warranty status is exceeded.

  Help, please.

  Hello

  The error code 24 characters ( 0K2B3L-6QL80X-MFPX1A-6-0UD03) is a faliure of the short test (DST) disk Self and would indicate that hard is defective and must be replaced.

  The player at the link below is an example of one that would be perfect for your laptop.

  Hard drive 500 GB

  The procedure to replace the hard drive begins on Page 62 of your & Maintenance Guide.

  Once this is done, simply use your recovery media to reinstall the operating system on the new drive - this process is detailed on the following link.

  Performing a HP System Recovery - Windows 8

  If you do not have your recovery media, you can order a replacement set using the link below.

  Order HP recovery disks.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• HP Pavilion Media Center a1640n Prod #RC663AA recovery disks

  I just had a phone completely frustrated with HP support so thought I would try here.

  PC of a friend had a boot and data.  I found the hard drive to be bad with the on-board diagnostic systems of the PC, the hard drive, without SMART tests.  I was able to save a large part or all of the data.  However, the PC was basically unable to operate.  Try to start in all but the BIOS or diagnoses would fail.  The owner recovery disks never did.  But the recovery partition seems to be intact.

  I was able to save with Todo Backup & Recovery partitions and restore them on another hard drive.  She, of course, wouldn't boot either.  I have Win7 installed on the primary partition on the new hard drive successfully.  I have no way to use the recovery partition and there is content, however.

  I called HP to see reference and the price for a set of recovery disc.  I have been informed that, since the original OS is XP (Media Center, btw), that the recovery discs are no longer available.  Irresponsible in my mind, but it is what it is.

  That leaves two questions:

  (1) is there a source for the recovery disc for this product?

  (2) is it possible to use the recovery Partition to create recovery disks or recover the initial installation of the operating system on the new hard drive to a new installation of the OS?  Currently, Windows 7 32-bit is installed.  I have the means to install XP Pro, Win7 32 - or 64 - bit, or Win8 64 bit on this partition.

  At this point, I'm trying to put it back the way it was.  I know I could install just Win7/8/8.1 and be - assuming appropriate drivers exist for all.  But at this point, I'm trying to get the PC running at a lower cost.  Which, seems to me, would be to get XP Media Center, re-installed at minimal or no cost in more the new HD.

  Any constructive contribution would be greatly appreciated.

  Hello:

  I can answer your first question only.

  You can still get a set of recovery disc for this provider model.

  http://www.computersurgeons.com/p-12647-recovery-kit-5092-5956-for-HP-model-number-a1640n.aspx

  I would venture to guess that you can not do anything with the recovery partition.

• Copy a project and media for the new hard drive

  Greetings,

  I have a very large project stored on an external hard drive and would like to copy the whole thing, including the original media linked to a new hard drive... because I'm afraid that my old one may cease to operate quickly. How can I go on the copy of my project to a new hard disc as well that all sounds, music and video are related?

  Thanks for your help.

  Hello.

  You can create a library of transfer in the user interface and move the top project. (It it will copy as you move it to a new drive)

  If you also move the media, it will break the links between the project and the media (audio and video). When you do that, use the command create a link (on the file menu). If you point to the good volume, it should find the media and offer you the ability to link again.

  Good luck.

  Russ

• HP laptop Pavilion 11-e110nr: upgrade disk HARD drive computer disk SSD for HP Pavilion laptop 11-e110nr

  Hi, I want to spend my hard drive to drive SDS to my laptop HP Pavilion 11 - e110nr Notebook PC, I want to use for this SDS to do:

  My question is: my computer supports this SSD?

  Yes. It's not really hard to do. See pp. 41 and 42 of the manual here:

  Repair manuals

  After back with other questions. The question will be how migrate you files and software. We can help with that, if you need it.

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• HP pavilion dv7 4077cl need new hard drive

  I need a new hard drive for my laptop HP pavilion dv7 4077cl entertainment.  The old man is a Toshiba MK6465gsx.  What would be compatible?  Maybe more now I have 640 GB of storage like most.  Can someone help me?

  Hello

  Yes, the HARD drive become more fat and more (capacity), becomes also more small - actually thinner - (dimension) AND cheaper too. You can use more (once again - ability) HDD from reliable suppliers/manufacturers. 750 GB or 1 TB of a WD HARD drive would be a good start - please stay with the one who has more cache and fast (7200 rpm or more).

  My suggestion: replace it with a SSD and put a larger HARD drive on the second span.

  Kind regards.