I cannot answer for your specific model but yes in general they always use either a pata hdd or a sata hdd , the same or similar to what a pc uses , and the power connections would be standard too , so in that case yes they use pc types of drives , albeit they may use specialised models for video use
BUT they dont use pc types of partitioning or formatting , and usually changing a drive is not as simple as you may think , as on the x70 and x90 models we have to use remote controls to initiate a service mode change and format of the new drive
details on the x70 and x90 models are on this forum , and in the sticky threads is a list of models that can have this done to them , but I would think its not just a simple change on yours , but one needing a service remote to initiate the change and format the new hdd , and in some cases change the model number as in the x90 series
so I think its probably far more complicated than you think , I know changing the hdd in my x70 models requred a service remote or harmony remote or some other irda device , I would think you will need something similar
good luck
