I received a computer from a colleague, but he told me the hard drive doesn't work (doesnt go past the startup screen). And we tried running diagnostics on it and it said everything is ok, but no hard drive is detected.
So I'm looking to purchase and replace the hard drive, but I'm not exactly sure with what? Or if it would even be worth replacing? the computer is a little old. I'm a total novice at this, but I figured if it's only the hard drive, I could probably replace that on my own rather than sending it in to get repaired (and spending over $350).
The computer is a Dell Inspiron 20 3043. I'll attach an image of the current hard drive. Been searching for a not too pricy equivalent but if there's one that's better than what is shown that could work with the Dell (and wouldn't break the bank), I'd probably go for it.
So any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
So I'm looking to purchase and replace the hard drive, but I'm not exactly sure with what? Or if it would even be worth replacing? the computer is a little old. I'm a total novice at this, but I figured if it's only the hard drive, I could probably replace that on my own rather than sending it in to get repaired (and spending over $350).
The computer is a Dell Inspiron 20 3043. I'll attach an image of the current hard drive. Been searching for a not too pricy equivalent but if there's one that's better than what is shown that could work with the Dell (and wouldn't break the bank), I'd probably go for it.
So any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.