replace a laptop hard drive

[Qu4k3r]

A cousin asked me a favor to check his laptop (Toshiba M645-S4061) and couldn't say NO because he is good boy.

 

Initially it was reformat hd and reinstall win7. But while doing the backup data to one of my PCs, began to get the message "Windows has detected a hard disk problem" every ten minutes.

 

HD is obviously dying so I recommended buying another and he said OK.

 

This is the first time I disassemble a laptop, so google: "how to open toshiba M645" and got this guide: http://www.irisvista...ptop-base-1.htm

 

Now I know how to arm and disarm it completely.

 

 

But I don't know what HD to buy.

 

Any sata 2.5" 5400rpm 500gb drive is ok?

 

For example:

http://www.amazon.co...ptop+hard+drive

http://www.amazon.co...ptop+hard+drive

 

Thanks in advance!

[Black64]

As long as it's SATA and its 2.5", it should work.

 

Basically the only factor that can change is the storage space.

[wevsspot]

^ This +1

 

Only other consideration is rotational speed of platter if that makes any difference to your cousin.

[SpikeSoprano]

^ This +1

 

Only other consideration is rotational speed of platter if that makes any difference to your cousin.

 

This +2

If he wants a little more speed and will spend a little more money the 7200 rpm 2.5 inch sata is faster, or if he really wants speed he could put in an ssd hd.

[ccokeman]

One of the these Would be just fine for him. Get the best of both worlds!

[Qu4k3r]

ok, I'll explain to him all options and keep you informed.

 

thank for all you answers

Edited November 10, 2012 by Qu4k3r

[IVIYTH0S]

Oh god you did him a favor, every turd drive I've pulled from laptops have been ToShitBay drives, awful little bastards.

[SpikeSoprano]

Oh god you did him a favor, every turd drive I've pulled from laptops have been ToShitBay drives, awful little bastards.

 

+1 I've replaced about 6 of this brand myself, some not even a year old.

[bigball1]

+1 I've replaced about 6 of this brand myself, some not even a year old.

 

Great laptops, poop drives

[IVIYTH0S]

Great laptops, poop drives

Indeed, I always liked my friend's satellite (and WAY back, my dad's work toshiba) but those drives really bring it all down

[Stonerboy779]

I have had two sat pros and their hdds never went bust one is still running now 5 years on. Sold it to a friend and she uses is daily.

[ohldboy]

WD Scorpio Black is the only one that comes with a 5 year warranty.

 

For speed, how much space does he need/use? A Samsung 830 SSD 256 GB has been going about $160-200. Much faster than any HDD and longer battery life (7200 rpm HDD likely to shorten it).

Thin profile 256 GB

http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-7PC256B-WW/dp/B0077CR66A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1352611603&sr=8-7&keywords=plextor+ssd