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So here's the deal: It so happens that I need to reformat my computer (Toshiba Satellite L305), to install windows and then install ubuntu. I figure I should also upgrade my hard drive, since 160GBs isn't enough for me with dual booting. I'm wondering how I know which hard drives will work.
As far as I know, it needs to be 2.5" since thats the standard for laptops. I don't know what other factors influence which hard drives I can use. I did some research and got a lot of stats on my computer, but the most info I have on my hard drive is:
160GB (5400 RPM); Serial ATA hard disk drive
Is there a specific GB/s stat that I need to get? Would this one work?
I heard that if you get a higher RPM drive it will make the computer run hotter, and I've already had overheating issues on this computer. Do the RPM's make a difference? How about physical location of screws and whatnot? IS this standardized or do I need some specific info?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Thanks. Yea the dust was the problem in the past. Blowing it out with canned air has always fixed it. I just didn't want to introduce more heat since i've read it can be a problem and I've already had issues. I've also swapped out lots of hard drives on desktops, so I don't think that should be a problem. I'm just worried about buying something that doesn't fit or that cases some other weird issue like the interface being the wrong speed or some other thing I don't know about. Thanks :) – Andy Groff – 2011-02-18T09:09:40.073
Wish I could upvote this more than once for the link to the repair manual site! Many thanks! – dgw – 2011-09-05T18:47:54.683