topic Re: Replacement HDD PCV RS704 in PCs & Accessories

Replacement HDD PCV RS704

PCVRS704 — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:19:26 GMT

I need to replace the hdd on this legacy system and have a replacement hdd lined up with the recovery cd's as well.

Will I encounter any issues with a different HDD than what was supplied from factory?

Thanks

Re: Replacement HDD PCV RS704

rich912 — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:13:04 GMT

Hi,

The original HDD in this machine would have 512-bytes per sector. Newer Advanced Format drives have 4096-bytes per sector. The Advanced Format drive will work in this machine but the recovery disks will not work due to the difference in sector size. Check with your supplier that you are being supplied with a drive having 512-bytes per sector.

Rich

Re: Replacement HDD PCV RS704

PCVRS704 — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 10:04:51 GMT

Rich912

Thanks, I will check to see if this is an option with reformatting.

I also have an XP SP2 disc, I could use this with the serial key and update the drivers manually?

EDIT - Just seen 4K isn't officially compatible with XP, however the WD drive I have is default 512 bytes per sector.

Re: Replacement HDD PCV RS704

rich912 — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:27:26 GMT

Check that this isn't an AF drive with 512 emulation (512e) but 4K physical sectors.

Re: Replacement HDD PCV RS704

PCVRS704 — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:00:54 GMT

Update

Installation went ok.

Re: Replacement HDD PCV RS704

rich912 — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:48:22 GMT

Delighted to hear that the installation has succeeded .

For the benefit of other members that may possibly search this problem can you please provide details of measures taken to achieve a successful install?

Rich