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    New HDD support mobile data protection sensor?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by nu_D, Jul 14, 2011.

  1. nu_D

    nu_D Notebook Deity

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    I think my HDD may have died and I want to get a new one...
    My question is, if I got a WD 750gb 7200RPM drive, would it support the hp mobile data protection software or are there only specific hard drives that do?
    Thanks.
     
    nu_D, Jul 14, 2011
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  2. justinkw1

    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You should be fine - HP ProtectSmart/3D DriveGuard is dependent upon the presence of the Mobile Data Protection Sensor that is already inside the notebook, not on the actual hard drive.
     
    justinkw1, Jul 14, 2011
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  3. Siorah

    Siorah Beware of Squirrels!

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    western digitals have their own G-sense sensor as well, so even if it didn't work, it would still be protected.

    but having both is a bonus.
     
    Siorah, Jul 18, 2011
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