Other drives do work but you step outside their support to do so.
Too bad you didn't tell the details needed for members to look at your machine and see what it supports.
Bob
I have a Dell Dimension E510 in need of a new secondary hard drive. I went to the store and bought another internal hard drive to put along with my primary internal drive. I brought it home, opened the computer, and it didn't fit in the hard drive slot! I called Dell to confirm and they said, "Yes, only parts from Dell will fit in your computer." I was shocked! Is this true? Is it like this for all Dells? I know many people who put internal hard drives in their Dells, but it doesn't seem to work in mine. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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