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    Question about Sata HDDs for a HP dv9200

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hayjay, Dec 21, 2007.

  1. hayjay

    hayjay Newbie

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    I am considering upgrade of hdd from a 5k rev 80gig Fujitsu Sata150 to a
    7k rev Seagate 200gig sata300 for my HP Pavillion 9000 series. The form factor between the 2 looks the same except that that the plug connections on the Seagate have the 15pins, the 7pins, plus an extra 4 pins at the end which are not on the Fujitsu.
    Am I correct in assuming that this will be a direct replacement and I do not need these 4 extra pins.

    Thank you
    hayjay
     
    hayjay, Dec 21, 2007
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    You don't need the extra 4pins on the end. That is for setting 1.5Gb/3.0Gb operation. Default is 3.0Gb.
     
    goofball, Dec 21, 2007
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