No, it is not true -- Dell uses standard parts. Dave At 08:26 PM 11/19/2010, you wrote: >Hi, > >I hope this isn't off topic. Anyway, I was told that Dell computers >were proprietary--meaning that if your hard drive failed you n had >to order one from dell rather than just buy an Seagate or an off >brand off the internet. Is this true?? > >Thanks, > >Georgia