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    160 Bg Hd

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by henryf, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. henryf

    henryf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any reason why I can't swap out the 120 GB SATA HD for a 160 GB SATA on my z61m? Will the new drive be recognized as a 160gb drive.

    The laptop arrived with a 120GB Toshiba HD. I would upgrade to a 160 GB disk of the same series
     
    henryf, Mar 6, 2007
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    acaurora Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I dont see a reason why a 160 GB wouldn't be recognized. I suggest that you get the Seagate Momentus 5400.3 160 GB HDD. It uses Perpendicular Recording and in most cases, has the same performance of a 7200 RPM HDD without the added heat / power usage.
     
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    You should be able to swap the HDs with no issues.
     
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    henryf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks to everyone

    The Seagate Momentus seems to have a problem with disappearing MBR's. Maybe I ought to give it awhile.
     
    henryf, Mar 11, 2007
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