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    T42 Hard Drive Upgrade.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by maverick0923, Nov 14, 2007.

  1. maverick0923

    maverick0923 Newbie

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    Just bought a T42 which has a 40GB ATA, what would be the biggest drive i can upgrade it to or that it can support. I found a 5400 rpm 160GB, and 5400 rpm 250GB. Is 250GB pushing it?
     
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    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    250 is the largest right now in the 2.5 inch form factor. I'd buy the largest drive your budget can afford within reason. I have two 160 gig drives in my T61. Newegg has some great deals on ATA drives.
     
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    maverick0923 Newbie

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    Yeah i'm going for the 250GB ATA i was just curious to know if the T42 has any problems reading a 250GB Drive?
     
    maverick0923, Nov 14, 2007
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    psun786 Notebook Evangelist

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    capacity shouldn't be an issue as long as HDD and storage controller use the same interface.
     
    psun786, Nov 14, 2007
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You must have Service Pack Two on there if you wish to see drives in excess of 137GB. Other than that, I don't foresee any issues for you.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 14, 2007
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