- expanding laptop storage
- Posted by vasi1 on July 25th, 2005
I am thinking of expanding my laptop storage capacity by adding a 80 gb
HD placed in an USB2 esnclosure that would be velcroed on the back of
the laptop screen.That meanse when I flip the screen the added HD will
be exposed to some movement,and it may be that sometimes that movement
will occur when the added HD will be hard at work.
I also intend to have the added HD get power from USB.
So there are a lot of queastions in my mind;
wil the power be enough ?,
will the movement of the screen will affect the added HD?,
will the cooling will be a problem?
I need some advice regarding the pro and cons of this set-up.
I would apreciate any input.
Thank you
- Posted by Notan on July 25th, 2005
vasi1 wrote:
No offense intended, but it doesn't sound like the brightest setup.
Why not just keep your HD in your laptop carrying case, connecting
it, by a cable, when it's needed?
Notan
- Posted by Notan on July 25th, 2005
Notan wrote:
Among other things, when you *do* put your laptop into a case
(assuming you do), there will probably be undue force, caused
by the HD, concentrated on a specific area of the back of the
laptop and screen.
Notan
- Posted by William P. N. Smith on July 25th, 2005
"vasi1" <vasi1@yahoo.com> wrote:
As Notan pointed out, you probably don't want to do this. Your best
bet is either an external USB case or an internal bay removable hard
drive, depending on your laptop.
- Posted by vasi1 on July 26th, 2005
thank you all for you responses!
unfortunately none of them really gave any argument pro or con.
I rarely travel with my laptop but when i do Notan concern is not a
problem.
I could have the hd laying arround and hook it up when is needed...but
that would interfere with the ready availability...
however i still need to know why is not a good idea..( a simple no may
not sufice...no pun intended)
- Posted by Quaoar on July 26th, 2005
vasi1 wrote:
Research entails risk. It seems that you want others to assume the risk
that is intrinsic to advancing your chosen field of research. Only you
can evaluate and balance the risks versus the benefits of your research
and only you can assume the risks. Consultation with your peers cannot
be used to mitigate your responsibility for failure since your
consultants will not reap any benefit from your successes.
Q
- Posted by Notan on July 26th, 2005
vasi1 wrote:
I've given you a good reason why it's not a good idea.
If you don't want to accept this as a "con," that's certainly your
business.
It sounds to me like you're looking for someone to pat you on the
back, along with a "Great idea, Vasil."
Good Luck! <g>
Notan
- Posted by vasi1 on July 27th, 2005
that is assuming Notan...but hey,you did ur best, so thanks...
However u will be surprise of the variety of ideas and insights that
this question generated in similar forums...it did turned out that some
ppl allready did that,succesfuly, they said.
Judgement aside,thanks for all who answered...
- Posted by Notan on July 27th, 2005
vasi1 wrote:
I'm not saying that it can't be done, just that it creates the potential
for problems.
Let us know how things work out!
Notan
- Posted by westlondon on July 31st, 2005
I have a dell inspiron 5000. Battery charges OK but cuts out after 15
minutes with 85% capacity still showing as remaining.Works fine on mains.
Any ideas ( battery is new)
keith
- Posted by John Doue on July 31st, 2005
westlondon wrote:
bought it from a reliable supplier (meaning, not on ebay for instance),
I would recommend going in the Bios and using its calibrate facility
(sorry, not owning a Dell, I am assuming there is one ...)
--
John Doue
