Hi guys, need help here. My dad given me his old notebook but the hardisk is spoilt. Everytime i used, the blue screen come out and restart. My question is if Im buying a new HDD for this model, will my old notebook support new type of HDD. Coz mine is using IBM 20GB and 4200 rpm. Not really have notebook knowledge. Hope my explaination is understandable. Thanks for the time and info. Really help me out...

Buying from Computer Zone & my choice are:

a) SAMSUNG 40 GB 5400 RPM                  = RM 260
b) SEAGATE MOMENTUS 40GB 5400 RPM  = RM 280
c) WESTERN DIGITAL 40GB 5400 RPM      = RM 260

My notebook model is Compaq Presario 1700, 1711AP

Hi williamngwl, are you from C-Zone? If yes, coz Im coming over to C-Zone tomolo. What are your recommendation for 40GB HHD?

Oic, nevermind. But thanks for the advice. Ya, Prasys, I agree with you. Im also getting the all 3 symptoms you stated. So bad. Although I changed new HDD but the blue screen still come out. Dont know how. BTW, do you use USB Num Keyboard? Im having trouble with the FN key.
When I want to use the Num, I have to tap Num Lock, when typing 7890,uiop & jkl, I have to tap Num Lock off. So troublesome. Sorry, im not explain it well. Pls advice.