Increasing hard drive size on computer?

[ShelbyMay]

DH bought me a new computer a couple of months ago as a surprise when my old one bit the dust. I love the computer, but I need a larger hard drive in order to store the same amount of pictures and music I had on my old computer, plus I am always adding more.

Is it very complicated to have this done? It is a Dell notebook computer -- Would I have to send it back to the company? I can't do that b/c I use it every day for work. My BIL is a computer-techie guy -- Is this something he could likely do?

[lml41981]

Changing out a hard drive is very easy for someone who knows what s/he is doing. I'd check the warranty on the Dell, though, to ensure that you won't be voiding it by opening the case or changing out parts with something that isn't "Dell certified."

[phoenics]

You'll probably want to update the RAM too, or your machine will run more slowly than your old machine.