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    Thinkpad Active Shock Protection and new HD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iThinkPad, Nov 21, 2008.

  1. iThinkPad

    iThinkPad Newbie

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    I am looking for a new hard drive to replace the 100gb in my Z60M.

    It seems some hard drives come with their own shock protection feature (i.e. western digital scorpio hard drives have an option of with or without free-fall sensor).

    When installing a hard drive with is own free-fall protection feature, would it conflict with the system found in the Thinkpad's?

    Thanks,
     
    iThinkPad, Nov 21, 2008
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  2. miro_gt

    miro_gt Notebook Deity

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    I don't think so. If one doesn't catch a fall, the other could, so technically you would have better protection.

    or you could always disable the Thinkpad one.
     
    miro_gt, Nov 21, 2008
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I've not heard anything one way or the other, though it sees unlikely.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 22, 2008
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  4. urxtream

    urxtream Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Seagate hard drive with the G-Force protection feature in my X200. It's been working fine without any hassels.
     
    urxtream, Nov 22, 2008
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