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HD RPM Speeds In a Laptop Interchan

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Name: Gnosis18
Date: August 14, 2007 at 17:32:34 Pacific
OS: XP Pro SP2
CPU/Ram: 512
Product: Dell
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I'm an experienced PC tech yet I haven't been able to find an answer to this extremely simple question. Can I replace a laptop HD that has low RPM (less than 5400) with a new HD that has higher RPM (5400 or 7200)? I'm just not sure if the controller is specific on a proprietary Mobo like one that would be in a laptop so I thought I'd better turn to you helpful folk.



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Name: mountain
Date: August 14, 2007 at 17:53:28 Pacific
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sure, u can use a 72oo


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Response Number 2
Name: wanderer
Date: August 14, 2007 at 19:43:12 Pacific
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in other words the rpms have nothing to do with the controller. It doesn't even know or care how fast the drive spins.

Are you ready for where Microsoft wants you to go today?


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Response Number 3
Name: OtheHill
Date: August 14, 2007 at 20:06:50 Pacific
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I have wondered why Laptops commonly use the 5400 RPM speed drives. I am just guessing they may be more durable and also run cooler.


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Response Number 4
Name: RichGu
Date: August 15, 2007 at 00:04:17 Pacific
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And the slower rotational speed conserves battery life.

Rich Gu


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