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    Will this Hard Drive work on my laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by awaisuk, Jul 26, 2008.

  1. awaisuk

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    awaisuk, Jul 26, 2008
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    Yes it should.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Jul 26, 2008
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    Only reason I see it wouldn't is if it can't support a 500GB, but it seem like that's unlikely.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jul 26, 2008
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    Is there anything higher than 500gb for laptop?
     
    awaisuk, Jul 26, 2008
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    no it wont work.

    The 500gb hitachi is 12.7 mm thick. Your laptop only supports harddrives up to 9.5mm thick.
    If you want a 500gb drive, look at the 500gb 5400rpm drive by samsung as it is a 9.5mm thick drive.

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    K-TRON, Jul 26, 2008
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    The Samsung 500GB consumes 25% more power, gets hot and has the highest accestimes. Check Tomshardware for the details.

    You may want to go for a 320GB 5400 or 7200rpm drive instead.
     
    Phil, Jul 27, 2008
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