Tecra 8100: Larger hard drive possible

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• Tecra 8100: This HARD drive is supported for the upgrade?

  I want to improve the HD in a laptop Tecra 8100. However I can't find the HD player required to do this.

  Someone suggest where I can look?

  Hey Buddy, your notebook computer is an oldie.
  As far as I remember that the computer is about 6 years old.
  At that time, the supported laptop, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 15 GB, 18 GB, 20 GB HARD drive, and the disk 20 GB HARD is, in my view, a maximum size. More is not possible.

  I found kits of HARD drive you could use:
  PA3012U - 1 H 06 6 GB hard drive Kit II
  PA3027U - 1 H 12 12 GB hard drive Kit II
  PA3029U - 1:18 18 GB hard drive Kit II

• What would support other mobile next to Tecra A4 my HARD drive

  Toshiba Tecra A4 model number: PTA40E 01500UEN.

  I have a laptop, the foregoing, bought in May2005, so seven years old and starting to show its age.
  I have three hard drives that I use with the laptop, all internal, so I simply unscrew the cover on the underside of the laptop, unplug the internal hard drive and plug it into one of the other drives, according to what I intend to do. All the three internal hard disk are Windows XP, based, but with different applications installed.
  This also works well for me if one of the drives fails. I have two backups etc.

  What I want to know is, what other brand/model of Toshiba laptops would support my drives outside a for like Toshiba Tecra A4.

  Could I connect my hard drives internal on any other laptop model Toshiba and they work very well?
  It s only if and when I buy another laptop if used or new, then I might as well buy a Toshiba laptop that will allow me to plug it into one of my three internal hard drives that I currently use?

  I understand I think laptop internal WHAT BIOS s should recognize the hard disk and the operating system installed on the hard disk. Who else has done and model Toshiba laptops will work with my current Toshiba Tecra A4 of the internal hard drives? Are there, is it possible?

  Thanks for any help.

  Hello

  There are two types of interfaces of HDD: IDE (PATA) and SATA interface.
  As far as I know the old Tecra A4 supports the controller IDE hard disks IDE should be compatible with this laptop.

  In some cases the IDE controller would treat an IDE HDD up to 120 GB because of 28-bit LBA
  Larger hard drives (> 120GB) are supported by ATA - 6 and superior controller for ATA - 6 supports 48-bit LBA.

• Tecra M5 - corrupted HARD drive

  Hello

  I have a Tecra M5 laptop and have replaced the hard drive twice as the data on the drive seem to corrupt itself - and the second time after a month.
  Note, I've been using brand new discs hard too.

  The only thing I can think that there is a problem with the hardware, but I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas that the laptop is out of warranty.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Dan

  Hello

  The laptop can not damage the HARD drive!
  The HARD drive can cause damage, for example, because of the high stress of use

  But if the HARD drive is recognized by the BIOS, and if it of possible to install the operating system and then the disc is ok and that only the data seems a shame.
  This can happen still and so is advisable to back up the files and important data on a second partition, HARD drive or disk.

  If your have a larger HARD drive, and then create partitions. In addition you should defragment the simple scores from time to time.

  Welcome them
  Jaba

• Can satellite A30 - I install a larger HARD drive?

  I thought I had taken care with boards and pieces of kit. but after the reconstruction of my A30 (having the replaced DC Jack), he comes up with the following messages:

  * SMART failure provided on hard disk 0: TOSHIBA MK4018GAS (PM) *.
  * WARNING: Immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive. A failure may be imminent.*
  * Press F1 to continue. *

  I tried winding connector to HARD drive decision-making, which seems OK.

  So start thinking I killed this disk somehow. If Yes, can I install a larger drive, say 80 or even 160 GB and should I look for a magic word MK4018GAS, or is it SATA or IDE, I'm looking.

  Thank you. Robin

  Hello!

  If you delete the old HDD, you can see if an IDE or SATA HDD but the Satellite A30 is equipped with an IDE HDD.

  You can use a larger HARD drive. This should not be a problem, but as far as I know this laptop has a limitation of LBA 28 bits. This means that the disc size limit is 128GB and so you can use a 120 GB HARD drive.
  If you want to learn more about this read the article on Wikipedia or here: http://www.48bitlba.com

  So, you can buy a 120 GB HARD drive or an 80 GB HARD drive as you suggest. I have good experiences with Hitachi and Seagate hard drives.

  In any case, I think that it s a good idea to exchange the HARD drive. SMART error message appears as if there is something wrong with the HARD drive to back up your data as quickly as possible. ;)

  Good bye

• Can what larger HARD drive I use on Portege 7200ct?

  Ive got a toshiba portege 7200ct, what is the largest hard drive recognizable by the laptop?
  That I get an insert system disk in drive when I put in a 40 GB drive

  Thank you

  Hello

  The Portege 7200ct seems to be an older unit.
  I googled around and found some info on the delivered HARD drive.
  It seems that the laptop came with a 12 GB of HARD drive.

  ARIN, I think 20 GB HARD drive would work and in my opinion the BIOS does not recognize the larger hard drives.
  But "suck it and see '.
  You know it; You can visit a computer store and test drives. Maybe you are a lucky man and run a larger HARD drive (but I don't)

• I recently bought a new larger hard drive for my XPS M140 / 630 M.

  I recently bought a new larger hard drive for my XPS M140 / 630 M. I am unable to get windows XP to complete the installation on the new drive. How can I get windows install completely? Thank you!

  Hi A.P.ZG,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community.

  Since you are facing a problem to install Windows XP on the new drive, it would be useful if you can answer this question to help you further.

  You receive error codes or messages during the installation fails?

  You can read the article and check if it helps to solve the problem.

  How to partition and format a drive hard using the Windows XP Setup program

  Note: If the disc contains all the data, make sure that you back up all your important data before you continue.

  You can also disconnect all the external devices connected to your system (except the keyboard and mouse) and check if it helps.

  If you need further assistance, please answer and we will be happy to help you.

• How to switch my system on a larger hard drive without having to reinstall the OS and lose my data?

  replace the hard drive

  I'm looking to replace my hard drive but I need all the files it is about it, passing a small hard drive to a larger hard drive. My question is how can I save all the files on the disk and how can I get the operating system on the new hard drive without the original disk

  If your current system does not work, there is no need to bother with data backup, installation of applications and get a Windows XP installation CD (although regular backups are important to do as a general practice).

  Instead, clone your current hard drive to your new hard drive.  All you need is an external hard drive enclosure and disk cloning software.  In addition, once you have made sure that everything works correctly, put the old drive in the external box and use it for backups.

  Some of the cloning apps below are also disk 'images' (e.g. Acronis True Image).  A disk image can be compressed so that, for example 58 GB of data can produce a 40 GB image file.  Some of the apps, and of also can selectively backup specified files.

  The housings of external drives more to connect to a USB port.  Make sure just that buy you one with the good 'form factor' (portable = 2.5 inches, computer desktop/Tower = 3.5 inches) and internal drive connector.  Many but not all speakers can deal with SATA and PATA time.

  This example (for laptops) is not the less expensive external hard drive enclosure, but it's a decent case that can be used with either SATA or IDE (PATA) drives and comes with its own software package of cloning: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817155602

  It is a very good buy for a drive IDE (PATA) Office size: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817155602

  In general, Newegg is a good place for your search options by looking at the comments by users.

  If you have a Western Digital hard drive, you can get a version of Acronis True Image free of WD (http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?swid=119) or you can get the software of cloning separately (this is not an exhaustive list and in no particular order, some are free, some not):

  Acronis True Image Home
  EASEUS ToDo Backup
  Paragon Drive Copy or Partition Manager Personal
  Casper
  Norton Ghost

  XXClone

  Macrium Reflect free

• Tecra 8100 - more large hard drive

  Hi, I have finally made it to the age of the computer and want to know if there is a bigger hard disk for Tecra 8100 and if yes what is it and is it personally difficult to install?

  Hello

  My opinion is that if you don t have enough experience with this stuff, it will be preferable to doing nothing on your own. I can tell you that HDD is placed behind the cover pack HARD drive at the front side of your laptop.

  What is a current capacity of the HARD drive?

• Tecra S3 - impossible to duplicate the HARD disk of larger HARD drive

  I have a new Toshiba Tecra S3, I bought one a few years ago with a 100gig hdd.
  I'm running out of room and wanted to move to a larger capacity drive.

  I bought a WD 400 GB sata 5400 RPM and the Appricon Easygig 2 cloning software and the USB universal drive adapter.
  My first attempt I used the default settings and cloning went without problem, but the player does not start. I get the blue screen with an error message.

  I tried cloning with accurate corresponding partitions, same result.
  I tried to use the digital software West, the same results.
  I tried the Acronis software with all the different options, the same results.

  Given that my laptop came with the hidden recovery partition I don't have the original Windows XP pro disk, so I borrow one from a friend and tried to use the recovery of windows on the new drive I just cloned and could not find the hard drive at all.

  I suspect it has something to do with the RAID drivers, but I don't what to do at this point if it is.
  I don't want to start from scratch, I want just all what I have on my 100 GB to my 400GB clone.

  Interestingly, I have used the Appricon method on other SATA improvements on other laptops completely successful, but this Toshiba has me out of resources.

  Does anyone out there have a solution to my problem?

  Hello!

  Garret is right to integrate the RAID driver software Acronis.

  Therefore, you should use BartPE (http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/).
  Install Bart PE and then copy the drivers RAID PE builder folder PE Builder\drivers\SCSIAdapter
  Create a folder for the drivers, and copy the drivers inside.
  In addition, you need the plug-in for Acronis True Image but I do not know Mr. you should find it on the site Web of PE Builder.

  Then, you can burn a bootable Windows CD. On this CD is also Acronis software and then you can clone it.

  Good bye

• Tecra 9100 - which HARD drive is bigger than I can use?

  Hello

  I just bought a second hand Tecra 9100 with a 40 GB HDD (not yet received but it is in transit).
  I would like to exchange the hard disk and put a bigger but in one I was wondering.

  What is the largest disk in the BIOS will support?

  Thank you

  Hello

  This forum contains a large number of threads for similar issues.
  Why you n t use the option search and the search for similar topics?

  I found these threads:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?MessageID=146617

  Here in this thread someone updated the 80 GB HARD drive
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?MessageID=76045

• Re: Tecra 9100 - new HARD drive is not detected

  I have a Toshiba Harddisk provide a Tecra 9100. Checking the BIOS it shows "Enhanced IDE", but you are trying to boot from the disc does not work HARD. Even trying to install a new operating system present, that the HARD drive is not detected.
  From the laptop is also very long.
  Any idea?

  Your new HARD drive is larger than 120 GB? The HARD disk controller supports the 28-bit LBA and large drives as 120 GB will not be recognized by the BIOS.

  What you mean with Enhanced IDE? The BIOS recognizes the new HARD drive with model number?

• Tecra A6 (PTA60E) - hard drives are compatible

  Hello
  I corrupted hard drive 100 GB Hitachi in my Tecra A6 I want to replace. Are there limitations in the Bios on the drives, I can use as a replacement. I am aware of the limits of size and interface, but I wonder if there is no limitation in the Bios, and if so, if the impact of these limitations only translates into a lower capacity hard disk than expected in drive standard.

  Thank you

  By

  Hello

  Tecra A6 und SATA HDD HARD drive controller support 2.5 SATA there.
  Since the SATA interface is not limited to certain sizes of HARD drive, you should be able to use any HARD drive 2.5 SATA.

  I doubt THAT BIOS is limited, so I would say that you can also use larger SATA hard drives

  Greetings

• With Toshiba Tecra S3 RAID hard drive temperature monitoring

  I wonder if there is a software (or a tweak for Toshiba RAID Utility/drivers) that would allow the monitoring of the temperature of the HARD drive.

  Utility known as SpeedFan, HDTune etc., I tried, and that work very well at least with IDE drives, either don't notice not the hard drive SATA RAID at all on my Tecra S3, or they can not access the S.M.A.R.T on the temperature information (possibly information can not pass through Toshiba RAID drivers...)

  Thnx for any comments.

  Hello

  I usedEveresthome edition.
  But I am an owner of the laptop with a disk IDE HDD and to tell the truth I don't know if it will support the feature m RAID.

  But you can test it.
  This utility reports the HARD drive and the temperature of the CPU and provides many useful and detailed information on the characteristics of portable equipment.

  I hope it's going to market

• Tecra S1 - size HARD drive can I use

  Hello

  I have a Tecra S1 and looking to upgrade the hard drive because it is only the 30 GB model.
  I found the HDD compatible in terms of size, but my question was if there was a restriction on the ability of the HARD drive, or I can go to any size I want?

  Any help would be appreciated

  Thanks Chris

  Hello

  AFAIK the Tecra is supported by the IDE HDD controller and you have the 2.5 IDE HARD drive.
  I guess that the IDE controller supports ATA-100 standard and therefore the LBA48bit would be too pressed and this means that you can use hard disks of more than 120 GB.

  But if the ATA-5 controller / LBA28bit ATA/66 only then would be sustained and in this case, you can only use the 120 GB HARD drive as a larger size.

  Big names