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    Compatible HD for compaq mini 1000 model NG649EA?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ColMaki, Mar 28, 2011.

  1. ColMaki

    ColMaki Notebook Consultant

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    the hard drive on the notebook has died and I'm looking for a new one. the current hard drive is MK6028GAL from Toshiba . will this drive is a good replacement?

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    ColMaki, Mar 28, 2011
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    nbrguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, the Samsung will work.

    Note the Samsung is 3600 rpm and the Toshiba is 4200 rpm. Not sure if it will make a big difference though.
     
    nbrguy, Mar 30, 2011
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    ColMaki Notebook Consultant

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    installed and worked correctly. the speed difference is unnoticeable at all.
     
    ColMaki, May 1, 2011
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