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    Does the Dell Inspiron N5040 require a 7mm SATA drive?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ralphzak, Mar 15, 2019.

  1. ralphzak

    ralphzak Notebook Consultant

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    Does the Dell Inspiron N5040 require a *7mm* SATA drive?

    Or is a 9mm drive fine?

    Are most 2.5" SATA drives nowadays 7mm?
     
    ralphzak, Mar 15, 2019
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    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    Yes most laptops today use the 7mm drive, and some SSD drives do include an adapter plate for 9MM if needed.
     
    dave-p, May 6, 2019
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