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    Can T42 hard drive go in T60?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jpetrangelo, Oct 21, 2010.

  1. jpetrangelo

    jpetrangelo Newbie

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    I have a T42 with a bad screen, and a T60 with a good screen. Can I put the hard drive from the T42 into the T60 and use it?
     
    jpetrangelo, Oct 21, 2010
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    T42 takes IDE hard drives. T60 takes SATA hard drives. You cannot put a hard drive from a T42 in a T60.
     
    Commander Wolf, Oct 21, 2010
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you're just looking to get the data off the T42, there's always an external case or you could get a modular caddy to use the drive in place of the optical drive.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 22, 2010
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  4. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Yes, or just a very inexpensive (2.50) cable should suffice. Cases are only necessary if you're going to be carrying it around.

    It sounds like the OP doesn't a drive for the t60 and is not wanting to spend very much :p
     
    niffcreature, Oct 22, 2010
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  5. camtheham

    camtheham Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sata to IDE is what u need
     
    camtheham, Oct 22, 2010
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