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Laptop Repair - New HDD

  • 15-06-2011 12:29pm
    #1
    hcnyla
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 100 ✭✭


    I have a laptop that needs to have it's HDD replaced and windows re-installed onto it.
    Can anyone recommend a place that can do this for me at a reasonable cost? A 250GB HDD and Windows Vista re-loaded is what I am looking for. I don't have the disk for the windows but the licence key is on the PC.
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    ArtyM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,879 ✭✭✭ArtyM


    If you post your location we could probably recommend somewhere suitable.


  • #3
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    Good lord don't go with Vista! But sure it's your choice.

    If you wanted you could always download Ubuntu (it's free) and try out and install it?

    You just download the 700MB iso file, burn it to a cd and put it in the laptop. It'll give you the option to run from cd or install. Run it from the disk and you can get the feel for it.

    http://www.ubuntu.com/


  • #4
    hcnyla
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 100 ✭✭hcnyla


    Hi
    I'm located in the Greater Dublin area.

    As I have the licence key for Vista thats why I am putting that back on. Any idea of costs to get the HDD installed and windows loaded?

    Thanks


  • #5
    hcnyla
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 100 ✭✭hcnyla


    Hi
    I'm located in the Greater Dublin area.

    As I have the licence key for Vista thats why I am putting that back on. Any idea of costs to get the HDD installed and windows loaded?

    Thanks


  • #6
    ArtyM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,879 ✭✭✭ArtyM


    Probably 60 to 80 euro in a computer store, not including the cost of the hard drive itself. That should include install of os, drivers, updates, and a free or trial antivirus. You are basically paying for the time involved as it is not a difficult job per say. Get a price for the hd beforehand as you may be able to get it cheaper yourself i.e. ebay or komplette.
    You might get a local guy in the classified ads or someone advertising in a newsagent noticeboard to do it cheaper but it is not a job that would be done onsite so make sure you know who you are giving your laptop to.
    Is your own hdd definately smoked? I only ask as if it were bootable you could make the recovery disks and do the job yourself.
    Good Luck.


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  • #7
    scoobyjack
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭scoobyjack


    I realise you're probably asking because you're not technical at all, but some laptops are designed to make the hard drive VERY easily replacable, by anyone.
    It's usually two screws on the back and you're done - no messing with internals or anything like that.

    If you find anyone who's a bit handy at all, they can do that bit. Then installing Vista is almost as easy as putting in the DVD and following the instructions...


  • #8
    bette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 496 ✭✭bette


    scoobyjack wrote: »
    I realise you're probably asking because you're not technical at all, but some laptops are designed to make the hard drive VERY easily replacable, by anyone.
    It's usually two screws on the back and you're done - no messing with internals or anything like that.

    If you find anyone who's a bit handy at all, they can do that bit. Then installing Vista is almost as easy as putting in the DVD and following the instructions...

    Good comment! Mind you if he/she is going with vista I would recommend a bit of extra ram.

    If the OP could tell us the make and model of his/her machine that would be a help. In fact if the OP googles the make and model instructions for this operation will be available.


  • #9
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    scoobyjack wrote: »
    I realise you're probably asking because you're not technical at all, but some laptops are designed to make the hard drive VERY easily replacable, by anyone.
    It's usually two screws on the back and you're done - no messing with internals or anything like that.

    If you find anyone who's a bit handy at all, they can do that bit. Then installing Vista is almost as easy as putting in the DVD and following the instructions...

    True. Just need one of those "jewellers" screwdrivers. The really small ones. Fiddly feckin' screws. The RAM\disk drive and Hard drive should be readily accessible from just unscrewing a few screws and removing a panel.

    The HDD is usually in a little 'caddy' which you'll need to remove it from (yup more screwing) and then put the replacement in.

    If you have any friends or know if you can get a vista rescue disk or full version off a friend (although it has to match the pro or home edition) you can use that and then change\update it with your key.


  • #10
    hcnyla
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 100 ✭✭hcnyla


    Thanks for the advice.
    I'd be able to replace the HDD myself no problem, however its' the loading of windows that would be the problem.

    It's a Dell Inspiron 1525 with 4GB RAM

    Anyone have any idea where I could get a home rescue edition from and I will do it myself??


  • #11
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    hcnyla wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice.
    I'd be able to replace the HDD myself no problem, however its' the loading of windows that would be the problem.

    It's a Dell Inspiron 1525 with 4GB RAM

    Anyone have any idea where I could get a home rescue edition from and I will do it myself??

    Ah you'll be able to load windows yourself. It'd just be a deal of sticking the disk in and clicking next a few times (be sure to set your language and locale, keyboard settings etc). And you're done! Haven't a clue where would be the best place to get it though, sorry.


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  • #12
    scoobyjack
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭scoobyjack


    hcnyla wrote: »
    Anyone have any idea where I could get a home rescue edition from and I will do it myself??

    Try sending a mail out to any of your friends who have a laptop? Odds are one of them has the Vista disk, whether they know it themselves or not...

    P.S. I would HIGHLY recommend going this route and doing the installation part yourself - if you did pay someone to do it for you, there's no guarantee they won't just use a dodgy torrented/copied version, with unforseen future consequences!


  • #13
    hcnyla
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 100 ✭✭hcnyla


    chin_grin wrote: »
    Haven't a clue where would be the best place to get it though, sorry.

    This is the bit thats the problem!! I would be able to manage the rest myself I'd say.

    If anyone who is too shy to let me know where I might be able to source a Windows CD then by all means PM me.


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