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    HDD Dimensions/Enclosure Size

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jmsnyc, Jan 18, 2006.

  1. jmsnyc

    jmsnyc Notebook Consultant

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    I want to buy an enclosure for my maxtor drive to use as a backup usb drive for my notebook. I am assuming I need a 3.5 enclosure- just want to be sure - width is about 3.75 in and lenght is almost 5.75 in. - is this 3.5 in?
     
    jmsnyc, Jan 18, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What kind of HD is it?

    If its a traditional desktop HD, its 3.5", if its a laptop HD, its 2.5"
     
    coriolis, Jan 18, 2006
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    cheziyi Notebook Consultant

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    There is one more kind of HDD, the 5.25 inch HDDs. Those are ancient, and rare. I have a 6 GB Bigfoot TX on a desktop at home, its HUGE!
     
    cheziyi, Jan 21, 2006
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