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First, figure out if the drive still works and it isn't just corrupt data. If a live CD can find your Windows files, you may only need to repair the bootloader rather than replace the drive.
If you're already sure it needs replacing, you need to figure out what kind of hard drive to get. To do that, either look up your laptop's specs or take out the bad drive. On most laptops, taking out the drive is pretty easy: look for the screw or screws labeled with a funny icon like on this Gateway laptop. Take off the cover, unscrew the drive if it's screwed down, and gently slide or lift it out. Your replacement needs to be either PATA (the kind that has a whole bunch of pins) or SATA (the kind that has significantly fewer pins). Keep in mind that replacement laptop PATA drives are very expensive compared to SATA, and it may not be worth your while to get a new one. ____________________ |
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Paulguy's Post configuration As a mechanical device, it's just subject to natural wear. Temperature extremes/major temperature changes should probably be avoided. So just make sure it's not overheating, because that'll shorten the lifetime. Other than that, not much you can do other than not use it, and various other obvious stuff (don't drop/shock, don't get it wet, etc.). It's up to the build quality, use pattern and a good bit of luck, mostly. ____________________ |
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Paulguy's Post configuration Rubber gets fairly staticy so probably not a great idea. You won't really cause "wear" by static discharge. A static discharge, if it does any damage, will probably be seen right away (though it might cause weird behavior without complete failure.). You probably got as much life out of that drive as it was going to get, really. ____________________ |
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