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    Can I use this hard-drive on my laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Pwnzorz, Dec 20, 2009.

  1. Pwnzorz

    Pwnzorz Newbie

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    Hey, I'm new to this website and I was wondering if someone could help me.

    I want to know if I could use this hard-drive: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148371

    on my laptop, it's an Acer Aspire 3680(I know it sucks) the processor is an Intel Celeron M CPU 520 @ 1.60GHz

    the hard-drive in it right now is a Toshiba MK8034GSX ATA device.

    Tell me if you need anything else. Thanks!
     
    Pwnzorz, Dec 20, 2009
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    Yep, you can. Enjoy.
     
    goofball, Dec 20, 2009
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Yes you can, though you'll get better performance from either of the following:

    WD5000BEVT
    Hitachi 5k500.b
     
    User Retired 2, Dec 20, 2009
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  4. Pwnzorz

    Pwnzorz Newbie

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    Wow thanks for the fast response, I am probably going to go with the Western Digital Scorpio one!
     
    Pwnzorz, Dec 20, 2009
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