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    Would this HD work with my laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wallyy, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. wallyy

    wallyy Notebook Consultant

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    Hello everyone. I just saw this HD on Newegg and thought it's pretty cheap for a 750GB HD. But would it work with my laptop? (specs in signature) Also, how would i know? (for next time)

    Thanks!
     
    wallyy, Jul 19, 2008
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  2. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    No, it wouldn't, as it has a 3.5' form factor (Desktop hard drive), whereas laptops use 2.5'. "Hitachi DESKstar"
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Jul 19, 2008
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  3. wallyy

    wallyy Notebook Consultant

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    I read Deskstar but i thought it would be just a name.

    Thanks for the info!
     
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  4. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Sure thing! A rule of thumb: if a laptop hard drive looks like a REALLY good deal, make sure it actually is designed for a laptop. Also, the highest capacity currently for a single laptop drive is 500 GB :)
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Jul 19, 2008
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  5. wallyy

    wallyy Notebook Consultant

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    Oh ok. :eek: I just looked like a noob lolz.
     
    wallyy, Jul 19, 2008
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