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HP 15-f272wm
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My Hard drive needs to be replaced but i'm not sure what kind of harddrive i should purchase e.g dimension, type, etc. Can someone offer some advice on this?

Preferably one that is quiet and durable.

 

Laptop Model: HP 15-f272wm

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@Gawayne

 

The following link shows specs of your computer with a slow 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD:

 

   https://support.hp.com/ee-en/document/c04936074

 

Any standard 2.5" HDD for laptops will fit and work but please buy from popular brands such as WD, Toshiba, Seagate, HDS. You can buy from nay good computer store.

 

Since SSD's are a lot cheaper now, my suggestion is to try 1TB SSD from

 

     http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/HP-Compaq/hp-15-f272wm

 

After that please do a fresh install Windows 10 from the following link

 

         https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10

 

Windows 10 will activate itself using a key which is embedded in BIOS of your computer when you come online. And after running fews Windows updates, your machine would be better because now it has much faster storage (SSD).

 

Regards.

 

 

 

 

 

BH
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@Gawayne

 

The following link shows specs of your computer with a slow 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD:

 

   https://support.hp.com/ee-en/document/c04936074

 

Any standard 2.5" HDD for laptops will fit and work but please buy from popular brands such as WD, Toshiba, Seagate, HDS. You can buy from nay good computer store.

 

Since SSD's are a lot cheaper now, my suggestion is to try 1TB SSD from

 

     http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/HP-Compaq/hp-15-f272wm

 

After that please do a fresh install Windows 10 from the following link

 

         https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10

 

Windows 10 will activate itself using a key which is embedded in BIOS of your computer when you come online. And after running fews Windows updates, your machine would be better because now it has much faster storage (SSD).

 

Regards.

 

 

 

 

 

BH
***
**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.




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@banhien

 

Thanks alot for the great advice.

 

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