mwizard99{at}comcast.net wrote:

>I am looking to replace a HD in a thinkpad.
>
>For desktop machines, buying a new IDE HD is relatively painless.  
>
>For some reason, I am under the impression that this is not so painless
>for laptop computers.
>
>Are there OEM thirdparty places to get replacement HD for thinkpads, and
>how will I know which ones will work and which ones wont?
>
>If notebook HD drives are just as interchangeable as desktop IDE drives,
>that would be nice to know. 
>
>I'm sure every notebook maker does not make their own HD.  This suggests
>that many of not all are reasonably interchangeable.
>
>Feedback is encouraged and appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>-Mark Vollmer
>  
>

Hi Mark,

As Ralph said if you have a >8GB-capable-BIOS, shouldn't be a problem - 
physically.
Thing to look out for might be whether the TP has a heating problem with 
e.g. using a 5400 RPM drive vice a current 4200RPM, if drive-bay is not 
well ventilated.  Be aware that some of the drive connectors are 
*fragile*, so be gentle!

I purchased an Hitachi 30GB TravelStar [formerly IBM] to upgrade the 
6.4GB original equipment, but as yet haven't fitted it to my 1999 Sony 
VAIO, and first need to flash the BIOS to be able to use all of it.

The biggest problem is to transfer all the OS/applications over to the 
replacement drive, as unless you have an adapter [PCCARD or USB] to 
enable mounting both drives simultaneously, it means removing the 
current drive and then mounting it in a desktop to clone the contents 
onto a 3.5" drive, remove that 2.5" drive and mount the new 2.5" and 
clone back to it.

This will be the method that I'll use, I purchased a 2.5"-to-3.5" 
adapter along with the replacement 30GB drive, and can mount both inside 
one of my removable-HDD-drawers.

HTH

-- 
Regards,
Mike

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