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    IBM Thinkpad T43 model 2668 hard drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by gab, Mar 19, 2008.

  1. gab

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    Hi,

    I have an IBM Thinkpad T43 model 2668.

    I want dto upgrade my internal hard disk to larger capacity from the current 100GB to 250GB.

    I have seen hard disks that are either SATA, IDE.

    For example will the below be compatible with my Laptop

    Internal/External: Internal
    Form Factor: 2.5'' -Laptop Interface: Serial ATA
    Brand: Western Digital Condition: New
    Read Speed RPM: 5400

    Thanks

    gab
     
    gab, Mar 19, 2008
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  2. gab

    gab Newbie

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    Hi,

    Please can anyone help advice?

    As I dont dont want to go and buy a hard drive and find out it doesnt fit.

    Please help?
     
    gab, Mar 20, 2008
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can use any 2.5" SATA drive, so your listed unit should be compatible.
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 20, 2008
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  4. skywalker

    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    Does Thinkpad T43 use SATA HD? I think it used PATA..cmiiw..I forget
     
    skywalker, Mar 20, 2008
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  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Blah, I'm retarded; it IS PATA. That OP drive won't work.
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 20, 2008
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