I need to replace the hard drive on a Dell Dimension 4100 desktop computer. What hard drives should I look for
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You need a regular desktop-type hard-drive (5 1/4" wide)the regular ones are 7200 rpm, (they have slower ones and very fast & expensive ones). You have to get at least a 20 Gig size drive, but you can get them up to 200 gigs very cheap.\nSee this list...\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_hdd.asp
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it depends on the motherboard.  find out the manufacturer and model number, then go to it's website for tech specs.  usually its ide or sata but you never know...
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http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3100/en/index.htm\n\nInstructions at the above link in pdf format
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latops have special hard drives, search computer websites, such as newegg, and find laptop hard drives, that support sata 150, this is the kidn dat works with dell inspiron 6000\nbut the rband does not make a difference, in fact go for a hitachi or a toshiba
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The dimension 3000 is a current model I think. Go to the Dell site and put in the Service tag #. This will give you a list of downloads for that computer. Put them on a CD for current and future use. Go to http://support.dell.com
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Dell has one going for right now.  You can get a desktop for $350.00 (which is very good for a brand new one, especially a Dell).
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With a Dell you probably do not want to have it as it was first bought because there is a bunch of useless junk on it. The best way is to format the drive and install just windows. The Windows operating system will fomat for you.\nBefore doing that however, get all the drivers you will need from the Dell website.
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The grinding noises are indeed a sign that your hard drive is bad.  Generally, when it gets to this point, the hard drive stops functioning completely and you can't even load the operating system.\n\nI would recommend buying a replacement hard drive through Dell, as they will have a record of all the parts in your computer and will eadily be able to identify the correct part. First, however, make sure to verify whether or not your computer is under warranty.  If it's under warranty, Dell will send you another hard drive, requiring only that you return the original.  If the warranty is expired, the replacement cost will depend on the hard drive size, but shouldn't be more than $200-$300.  Laptop hard drives are plug and play, requiring no more than the removal of one screw, so the installation should be very easy.  Good luck!
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At worst, it sounds like the system board has been damaged.  there is usually no fixing them.  They have to be replaced.  The price for a board would probably be in the $100-$150, plus labor charges.  Depending on the age of your computer, it may not be worth putting money into it.  Since you can get a low end Dell desktop starting in the $300-$350 range.  About what a system board would run you.  Also you may be able to find a local computer shop that can build one reusing your current hard drive, CD drive and possible other components in the same range or less (fewer parts).
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Everything you need right here....\n\nhttp://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=desktop&subcat=T-Series&model=T2341
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You are going to need a new case (commenly refered to as a shell) for that machine... repairing the power socket is tricky. its best to swap out the parts into a new shell. sniff around on e-bay or if the machine is under warrenty contact dell and have them send you a new shell and put the HD memory and drive in yourself...
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DELL becuase there the most common type.there easier to fix and cost less to fix. i had an HP they breakdown so fast.and they charged me 100 dollars for help on the phone and all they told me was that i needed a new mother board and to take to a computer dealler to fix it. DELL offers free help support and they sell their parts cheap (not that youlll ever need them) recovering DELL computers takes no professional person.it take s40 minutes and DELL works GREAT i had mine for 5 years and still works great.my HP computer broke down in 1 year.
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go to support.dell.com and type in the computer you need.  all their drivers are available for download\n\nhttp://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen\n\nshould bring you directly to the dimension 2350
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I just checked their website. If your Dell is running Windows 98 or above, it is compatible.\nHowever, you will need a USB cable if the retailer you buy it from does not include it in the package.\nYour computer must have at least 1 USB 2.0 port. They cost 6.94 at http://wal-mart.com
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You can probably replace the motherboard, if only you can find that one to replace it.   That MB was probably only available for a year or so.   \n\nGetting a new motherboard could mean getting a new processor chip, new memory and possibly other new parts.   This will end up costing more than just buying a DELL.    So consider that option, if you can't find an exact replacement.  \n\nIn the meantime, keep your computer on it's side with GRAVITY holding the Heatsink in place.  As long as you don't move the comptuer, it should be just fine.  But it will be difficult to use the CD drive.  \n\nGood luck
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Is the DELL computer bought recently??? If it has been bought recently, then there is an already installed software on the computer which can do the work for u. Its called PCRestore. It will totally erase the hard drive and install the whole of the operating system and all the software that might have come along with the computer. The computer's software would be as if was just taken out of the box. But, I must mention that this will erase everything on the comp. \n\nPC Restore can be done this way: \n\nRestart your comp and immediately you would see a blue bar on the top. At that point hold down the Control (Ctrl) key and keep tap F11 2-3 times. You would see, "PC Restore by Symantec". Now, use your mouse to click on Restore. Then on the next screen click on confirm. This process would take about 10 minutes to complete. But, I must warn you, all the information on the computer would be LOST and it would be as if just taken out of the box. \n\n\nOtherwise contact DELL Free Technical Support for assistance. The number is 1-800-6249896
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Your second hard drive needs to also be an Ultra ATA hard drive (the size can be whatever you need). The hard drive controller installed in your computer will support at least two hard drives, the second one installed is called the "slave" (if you encounter that question in the install instructions). 7200 RPM is standard (the speed that the drive spins) but if you can get something faster for a decent price, that would be a good upgrade. A faster RPM means less time to retrieve data and therefore better performance. If you have a Dell, I would start with their website as the starting point to get some idea of pricing. Also, pretty much every large electronics store has these types of hard drives as they are standard upgrades.