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Can I install WD 1 TB scorpio for W500 - 12.5 mm thick ?

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:57 am
by manuel74
I'm looking for a WD10TEVT Scorpio Hard disk for my W500.
It's possible to install a 12.5 mm thick hard disk or I am restricted to only 9 mm hdd ?

thanks
Manuel

Re: Can I install WD 1 TB scorpio for W500 - 12.5 mm thick ?

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:33 am
by ZaZ
No, the only Thinkpads that could use it would be the R series and the W700 in the modular bay.

Re: Can I install WD 1 TB scorpio for W500 - 12.5 mm thick ?

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:48 am
by manuel74
FredGarvin wrote:No, the only Thinkpads that could use it would be the R series and the W700 in the modular bay.
thanks Fred,
you know which is the maximum capacity 9.5mm thick HDD ?

bye
Manuel

Re: Can I install WD 1 TB scorpio for W500 - 12.5 mm thick ?

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:17 am
by ZaZ
Today, 640GB Western Digital.

Re: Can I install WD 1 TB scorpio for W500 - 12.5 mm thick ?

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:43 am
by manuel74
Now I have a Western Digital 500 GB, so I'm gonna to wait for 1 TB 9 mm :(

bye
Manuel

Re: Can I install WD 1 TB scorpio for W500 - 12.5 mm thick ?

Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:49 am
by hfawaz
Western Digital now has a 9.5 mm 2.5" drive with a 750 GB capacity http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6822136546