R Ricky21237 Distinguished Oct 3, 2010 1 0 18,510 Oct 3, 2010 #1 Hello, I would like to upgrade my Optiplex GX280 hard drive. Can I replace the original one by a new 1T?
Hello, I would like to upgrade my Optiplex GX280 hard drive. Can I replace the original one by a new 1T?
O o1die Illustrious May 16, 2001 14,175 0 42,960 Oct 3, 2010 #2 Use the hardrive manufacturer's software to prep it. I use maxblast 5.0 (a free download) to prep and clone my drives. If you buy a retail boxed drive, then it should come with some software for cloning. If not, try the maxblast. Upvote 0 Downvote
Use the hardrive manufacturer's software to prep it. I use maxblast 5.0 (a free download) to prep and clone my drives. If you buy a retail boxed drive, then it should come with some software for cloning. If not, try the maxblast.
das_stig Glorious Jul 24, 2009 8,281 30 46,040 Oct 3, 2010 #3 Should be ok to put in a 1TB, just make sure you run it in SATA-150 mode. Upvote 0 Downvote