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    New notebook hard drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ldiamond, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. ldiamond

    ldiamond Notebook Evangelist

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    Im buying a Seagate 160GB 7200RPM 2.5". I'm supposing that all notebook hard drives (2.5") are standard and will fit in any notebooks. Am I mistaken?

    I own a Clevo M570ru.
     
    ldiamond, Aug 17, 2007
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    You have to get the right connection (SATA or PATA). Just a 2.5" hard drive won't be enough, you also have to get the correct type.

    I'm pretty sure yours is a SATA connection (Serial ATA150). But look in ur computers specs and make sure.
     
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    You can look up the model number of your existing HDD in Device Manager then Google to check the detailed specs.

    Also note that there are a few 2.5" HDDs which are 1/2" thick but the majority are 3/8" thick. Don't get one of the thicker HDDs unless you are sure there is space for it.

    John
     
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  4. ldiamond

    ldiamond Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, I knew about the connectors, thank you :p

    But I didnt know about the thickness... I guess I'll look it up, thx!
     
    ldiamond, Aug 17, 2007
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