Companies - 80 GB HDD for T41

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eshwarz · #1 Post by **eshwarz** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:48 am

Hi,

I have a T41, and want to upgrade my HDD to 80 GB.

The 80 GB HDD at IBM costs $ 299. So is anyone aware where we can buy a 80 HDD other than IBM.

Please let me know.

Thanks.

matyst · #2 Post by **matyst** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:04 am

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getp ... earch=5k80

eshwarz · #3 Post by **eshwarz** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:18 am

Here is the link for all the Compatible Laptops for HGST Travelstar 5K80

http://www.hitachigst.com/tech/techlib. ... EC00728ADB

I do not find the T41 listed among the compatible Laptops.

So where do I stand ?

cj3209 · #4 Post by **cj3209** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:24 am

The Hitachi 80 GB 5400 RPM HD is a STANDARD size notebook HD (9.5mm if I remember correctly). It will fit your T41 without any problems.

These days, most notebooks are able to use almost any notebook HDs out there.

Vestaure · #5 Post by **Vestaure** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:51 am

I was wondering whether the Hitachi/Travelstar hard drive has to match the rpm of the notebook. As I own a T41 2373 1FU with 4200rpm.

I'm considering getting a "un-tested" HITACHI Travelstar IC25N080ATMR04-0 from eBay. (fairly cheap) Anyone have a bad experience with this? Or should I be buying it brand new?

I'm also having trouble finding out whether the HD model # is compatible with my 2373. So if anyone could help out. Mega thanks.

baraider · #6 Post by **baraider** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:57 am

Vestaure wrote:I was wondering whether the Hitachi/Travelstar hard drive has to match the rpm of the notebook. As I own a T41 2373 1FU with 4200rpm.

there is no such thing as laptop rpm....it's your hd's rpm....replace that with any standard laptop hd and it will work...you got a 4200rpm (the slowest) so you can get a 80G 5400 or the 60g 7200....

i replace my 40g 4200 with the hitachi 60g 7200 and it is so much better

mdarnton · #7 Post by **mdarnton** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:46 am

I bought the slowest 80Gb Travelstar (5400RPM?) from Newegg for $134 a couple of months ago for my T41. I think it's much less now. I needed the space more than the speed andt works just fine for me.

JHEM · #8 Post by **JHEM** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:59 am

Check my post in the Off Topic forum for info on getting the Hitachi 7K60 from Dell for $135 with free shipping.

Regards,

James

#9 Post by **daeojkim** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:07 am

I am with James (JHEM),

7k60 is the fastest HD for notebook for now. And $134 w/ free shipping is a fantastic deal.

Vestaure · #10 Post by **Vestaure** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 1:39 pm

you got a 4200rpm (the slowest) so you can get a 80G 5400 or the 60g 7200...

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Umm, are those my only two options? See, I was thinking of getting the Hitachi Travelstar 80GB (IC25N080ATMR04-0) at possibly less than $10. (yes, it's untested) The hard drive RPM is at 4200 rpm.

Will this be ok?

JHEM · #11 Post by **JHEM** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 1:44 pm

eshwarz wrote:I do not find the T41 listed among the compatible Laptops.

So where do I stand ?

If it works with all of those OLD Thinkpads, it will work in newer ones.

Regards,

James

JHEM · #12 Post by **JHEM** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 1:50 pm

Vestaure wrote:See, I was thinking of getting the Hitachi Travelstar 80GB (IC25N080ATMR04-0) at possibly less than $10. (yes, it's untested) The hard drive RPM is at 4200 rpm.

"Untested" = DEAD in eBay-speak!

Seriously, how could you consider purchasing an "Untested" HD? And what is preventing the seller from testing it? The lack of a $10 USB housing?

These sales are usually scams for folks who already have one of these HDs and hope to get another for free under warranty by reporting they have a "dead" HD. They send their eBay purchase in to the laptop manufacturer to get a replacement.

Regards,

James

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