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    Hard disk upgrade for Lenovo X61.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jbi130, Dec 10, 2008.

  1. jbi130

    jbi130 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Lenovo X61 and I'm wondering if its possible to upgrade the HD to a 500GB one? If so, any suggested models?

    Thanks.
     
    jbi130, Dec 10, 2008
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes, it is possible. The 500GB Western Digital may interest you. You can read NBR's own John Ratsey's review here. A 7200RPM drive will offer better performance. The biggest drives right now are 320GB right now, though there are some bigger ones coming.
     
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    jbi130 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any affects on battery life? While 7200RPM would be nice, I'm happy with 5400RPM if it uses less battery.

    Thanks.
     
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    Very small if any.
     
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    vancamp Notebook Guru

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    I'm happily using a 500GB WD Scorpio Blue (5400RPM) in my X200T. Simply cloned the distribution disk onto the 500GB disk using Acronis and swapped drives.

    Warren.
     
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    Hi,

    I am new to this forum.

    I would like to find out if the new Western Digital 1 Terabyte harddisk is compatible with my X61, since I have read that certain models of harddisks face problems such as BSOD.

    Thanks
    Lionel
     
    Lionel, Dec 8, 2009
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    It is not as it's a 12.7mm drive. It's too thick. It would work in the optical bay of a R series ThinkPad.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 8, 2009
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