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    Help with internal harddrive

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Kafatson, Mar 19, 2007.

  1. Kafatson

    Kafatson Newbie

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    I have toshiba model: satellite a45-s120

    im trying to avoid getting and external harddrive becuase its not very convient.

    i was wondering if i could just buy an internal harddrive from best buy even though its not the right brand?

    im not really good with hardwares... so i don't no if just buying a internal harddrive from best buy would fit.
     
    Kafatson, Mar 19, 2007
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    deserteagle2525 Notebook Guru

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  3. WackyT

    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    Are you wanting to replace your current hard drive, or add a second hard drive internally?

    TO MODS: This should be moved to the Toshiba notebook forum.
     
    WackyT, Mar 19, 2007
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  4. Kafatson

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    i want to replace my broken hard drive
     
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  5. Kafatson

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    isn't there different types of hard drives like the sizes?
     
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  6. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Yes. You need a 2.5", 9.5mm hard disk. They come in various densities, from 40 to 160 GB. You need to be aware, that there are two different interfaces used. Those are SATA and IDE. Then there are three different RPM speeds. Those are 4200 RPM, 5400 RPM and 7200 RPM. Generally, the 5400 RPM are the most common, but the 7200 RPM will perform the best.
     
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  7. Kafatson

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    thx for the help everyone
     
    Kafatson, Mar 20, 2007
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