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    1.8" HDDs

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by HellDemon, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. HellDemon

    HellDemon Notebook Consultant

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    I'm interested in purchasing an 80gb+ 1.8" HDD to replace the small 40gb HDD in my T270P, but was wondering if there are different types of interfaces that would bring up compatibility issues.
    The HDD inside is 4.2k rpm; would I be able to use a 5.2k rpm HDD? My current HDD is a Toshiba MK4004GAH; DMA/ATA-100 (ultra)
     
    HellDemon, Mar 27, 2008
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  2. Sir Travis D

    Sir Travis D Notebook Deity

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    it's not 5.2k it's 5.4k
    and yes, you will be able to.
     
    Sir Travis D, Mar 27, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There are two types of 1.8" IDE hard drive interfaces, ZIF and IDE. You'll need to confirm your connection type, which you can do by looking up the model hard drive you have now.
     
    Greg, Mar 27, 2008
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    John Ratsey, Mar 27, 2008
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