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    Does t420s use 1.8'' hard drive?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bayernjuven, Apr 6, 2011.

  1. bayernjuven

    bayernjuven Notebook Consultant

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    or regular 2.5''?
    I am thinking about using the Seagate Momentus hybrid hard drive, which is 2.5''
     
    bayernjuven, Apr 6, 2011
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    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    T420s: 2.5", 7mm. Check the height. If the drive comes with a removable plastic spacer to accomodate both 9.5mm and 7mm bay heights, you're fine.
     
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    Thanks but just found that the Seagate Momentus XT has a height of 9.5.... too bad...
     
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    btw, will the msata ssd for t420s be the thinner than regular msata drive like Intel 310?
     
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