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Are HP Pavilion pc's proprietary as far as replacing the floppy drive?

by GuzziShoes May 3, 2004 1:30PM PDT

I am asking for a friend and don't know the specifics, but I beleive the the system is 3-4 years old and it is running Windows ME.

Thanks,
Mike

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Re:Are HP Pavilion pc's proprietary as far as replacing the floppy drive?
by Willy May 3, 2004 1:47PM PDT

HP uses std. FD drives. The only cavet is if the case becomes the front cover(bezel) for a floppy and thus the eject button must match any direct hole opening, etc. to be used. HP, provides some install tips/hints on models so check thier support website for that model, you didn't offer model #, so no clear answer.

good luck -----Willy

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Re:Re:Are HP Pavilion pc's proprietary as far as replacing the floppy drive?
by GuzziShoes May 3, 2004 2:06PM PDT

Thanks Willy,

As I said I don't know the specifics on this system as yet, but you pretty much confirmed what I thought.

Thanks again,
Mike

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