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    two questions about hdd

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by fargo, Jun 10, 2007.

  1. fargo

    fargo Notebook Geek

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    Hi, I have 2 questions.
    First, are there any enclosures that are compatible with both 2.5 and 3.5 hard drive?
    second, are there any difference between the internal hard drive and laptop hard drive? Because on ebay they are listed differently.

    Thanks.
     
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, enclosures will only fit either a 2.5" or 3.5" due to the size difference, as a 3.5" HD is much larger.

    Internal HD, what does that mean? 3.5" desktop ones? Or 2.5" laptop ones?
     
    coriolis, Jun 10, 2007
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  3. thejinx0r

    thejinx0r Notebook Guru

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    Internal hard drives usually refers to 3.5".
    As for the case, just get a 3.5" case and buy a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter.
    That way, you can have both.
     
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    Thanks. Where can I find this adapter?
     
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    fargo, Jun 10, 2007
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