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    Can an ata-6 drive be used on a laptop with Enhanced-IDE hard drive ATA/100?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by xypex982, Sep 13, 2007.

  1. xypex982

    xypex982 Newbie

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    My hd in my hp pavilion ze5200 died and it was as follows

    Your notebook usesEnhanced-IDE hard drive, ATA/100

    40.0GB ATA-100 EIDE hard disk drive - 4,200 RPM, 2.5-inch form factor, 9.5mm height

    I just want to know if this ata-6 120gb drive would work In said laptop
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822149042
     
    xypex982, Sep 13, 2007
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    i dont see any reason why not. it may not go at ata-6 speeds, it might only go at ata-5 but it should work
     
    nizzy1115, Sep 13, 2007
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    xypex982 Newbie

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    Ohh thank you, everyone else has been helpless on this issue. I dont care if it doesen't go full speed its just ata-6 is the oldest interface I oculd find on newegg and finding bigger new hard drives in ata-100 is kinda hard nowerdays.
     
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  4. j0rdy

    j0rdy Notebook Consultant

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    Actually, they long ago did away with 'IDE' as a standard; these days, the commonly referred to IDE moniker typically refers to EIDE devices - i.e. the terms IDE/EIDE are used interchangeably in today's industry.

    So in conclusion, yea - it'd work nicely :)

    - Jordan
     
    j0rdy, Sep 13, 2007
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