T42 Max HDD

[MarkT42]

Hi Guys,

What's the max size HDD that I can stick into a T42 model 2374-K1G ?

Many Thanks in advance.

Mark

[Harryc]

Choosing from a currently manufactured drive - 320GB IDE (ATA6).

[MarkT42]

Hummmm... I just plugged in a Samsung HM160HC 160Gb IDE drive and windows 7 installation would not see the drive.

[georgelam]

Can you see the drive in the BIOS? Also make sure you installed the drive correctly - the label should face down when it goes into the hard drive bay.

[MarkT42]

Now tried a Western Digital WD800BEVE 80GB drive and that does not seem to be recognised either. I have two T42's and they both the latest v3.23 (1RERDRWW) BIOS.

Does anyone know of a later beta BIOS that would support larger drives?

Am I limited to 60Gb Max?

Many Thanks
Mark

[MarkT42]

What option do I select to see the drive in the BIOS, as I looked for this?

Thanks
Mark

[georgelam]

You can try to go into 'Startup' on my main BIOS screen and you should see the option of choosing your boot sequence with the list of available devices.

[Microspeed]

Hi Mark,
I am sure there are a lot smarter people here but I can tell you I had a simular thing happen to me on a T43. The thing worked and when I tried to plug in a different drive it wouldn't. I was lucky enough to have another drive caddy and after pulling my hair out over the problem thought I would try it. The different caddy worked. I looked at the the one that didn't. It was bent ever so slightly on the end where the connection was made. I had to bend it away from the conection. Maybe 1 mm. I striaghten it out and then it too worked. I wouldn't think it would have been that picky. It didnt look like it would interfear, but i guess it did. Might be worth a try.

Good Luck

[MarkT42]

Ah yes drive is in the startup grouping.

Reinstall job then !!!

Thanks for your help

Mark

[prisoner2019]

The largest / fastest internal hard drive would be the:

Seagate Momentus 7200.1 ST910021A 100GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache 2.5" ATA-6 Notebook Hard Drive

This is currently what I am using in my T42p and I love it!

BTW if you are looking for one, they usually go for around $300.00 online due to how rare they are now. I do have a spare in case anybody is interested.

[RealBlackStuff]

Bit behind the time!
Largest IDE HD for laptops currently is 320GB and has been for a while!

[prisoner2019]

Yes but that's not 7200RPM which is a must for the software I use.

[ajkula66]

Seagates are fine drives, dime a dozen on feebay if you're willing to pony up $100-120 for a sealed one.

Yes, I am talking about 100/7200.

Even Hitachis with the FRU that will work in T43/p with no "2010 error" don't break the $150 mark.

The days of PATA drives are gone. Start buying SATA ultrabay adaptors if you're intent on using these machines for a few more years...

[agarza]

A little off topic here, but do anyone knows the maximum drive for a T43 without the 2010 error?

[ajkula66]

Fujitsu MHV2120AH, which is 120GB/5400rpm.