The best place for this question is the Inspiron HD forum:
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_harddrive&message.id=38920
In general, this is a moderately difficult chore, requiring the correct
tools (A small Phillips) and attention to detail. Be very careful to
keep track of the parts.
Go here for removal instructions:
http://docs.us.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins2500/en/sm_en/remove.htm#1024986
If this is your first experience, read carefully before beginning.
I recently purchased a 60GB 2.5" drive from www.tigerdirect.com for
about $100.00.


Timm Soldwish wrote:
> From:Timm Soldwish
>
> As requested, I am resubmitting my question with my
> whole name (my last name was not on the original
> request)
>
> I have a Dell Inspiron 2500 laptop and i want to
> replace the hard
> drive.  What things do I need to
> consider.  Are there particular sizes or shapes items
> I need to look
> for in addition to speed and size.
> The existing one is not a high memory (20G?)
>
>
>
>
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