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    W500 hard drive

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cashflow2, Nov 17, 2009.

  1. cashflow2

    cashflow2 Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know if this 2.5 inch 640gb hard drive will work with the W500? I've read that some laptops have problems with the ones above 500 gigabyes, so I want to make sure this will work.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136459&Tpk=640gb

    Edit: Also, does anyone know of a link or walkthrough on changing the W500 keyboard to the T61p's keyboard?
     
    cashflow2, Nov 17, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    That will work. I've not heard of any issues.

    There's a link in the sticky to the service and training site, which looks like what you need.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 17, 2009
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    cashflow2 Notebook Consultant

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    cashflow2, Nov 17, 2009
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    check the BIOS release notes regarding the 640 gigger. that is a whopper of space. Why not get 2 and put on in the ultrabay so you have >1T?
     
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    What do you mean bios release notes?
     
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    I foresee no issues with the 640GB, though I might point out a 500GB 7200RPM will give a performance uptick, which may, depending on your needs, be more important than the extra space.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 18, 2009
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