Replacing Hard Drive

I had a thread earlier that was closed and moved over to software. But now have determined that the hard drive has failed and I need to replace it. My laptop is an HP pavilion n5415. Is there anyway to tell whether the connection is proprietary or whether I can just swap it out with a new drive? Can the hard drive have a conflict with my system and how can i avoid this or find out which ones will ahead of time?

Also can anyone point me to a place that has a schematic of how to take the laptop apart? I tried a long time ago and was afraid I was going to break something.

Thanks again for your help.

Keyser

 

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis02342

You should be able to add any brand 2.5" drive to that system and install the OS.

Just be careful when doing the work. I find some people don't exactly have surgeon's hands when repairing laptops. Just take your time, be gentle, and for the love of all that is holy, don't lose any screws!

 

Sorry to contradict Valhallis but laptop drives come in two 'thicknesses' or heights. Make sure the replacement will physically fit!

 

Very true, I wasn't thinking about that.

Let us know how you make out keyser!