hard disk choice on T20

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zaku · #1 Post by **zaku** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:52 pm

which hard disk is good for the T20? i've heard not all 2.5" laptop hdds work on thinkpads?
what to look for if i'm buying an used?
thanks for any help

ttan98 · #2 Post by **ttan98** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 8:26 am

go for 5400rpm, seagate or hitachi, I like seagate, currently both of these drives are sold at good prices..

dsvochak · #3 Post by **dsvochak** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 1:45 pm

what to look for if i'm buying an used?

Given the current prices of new drives, I don't know why you would want used unless it was really cheap.

If you're seriously thinking about used, like taking a used car to a mechanic, I suggest running the drive manufacturer's tests before you purchase. The Hitachi DFT and the Seagate test software are availabe on the respective websites. I assume other manufacturere have their own tests.

zaku · #4 Post by **zaku** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:19 pm

thanks for the advices.
so only seagate or hitachi hdd will work for T20 right?

i want to buy an used cuz i'm looking for something like 12 or 20G. just to have the laptop running for some school work. so i don't think i can find those small storage capacities nowadays...

Website · #5 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 11:11 pm

Most brands work, not just Hitachi and Seagate. Those are just ttan98's preferences.

If you check this post:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... ht=#117342

asiafish has a new 20gb for sale for $40. This drive should work just fine for you.

chan_man · #6 Post by **chan_man** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 9:44 am

any 2.5inch drive that fit into the slot will work, as long as it is IDE. You will need to move the mounting "sleeve" from your old drive to the new drive and it will plug right in. I have pulled apart many Ts and have found Hitachi, Toshiba, Seagate, IBM (pre sale to Hitachi).

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