Laptop Hard Drive

[Jezza321]

Hey again, Just wondering if an old 4GB hard drive, I pulled out of a 560e THINKPAD will work on other laptops aswell? Thanks

[PeLiGrOsO]

do a search on the net for the manufacturer and model number. different companies will use the same hard drive under different names and numbers. I took out an old 4 gb hard drive from a toshiba laptop and it was compatible with many compaqs, dells, ibms, toshibas and many more. sold it in ebay for $90.

[FatalException0E]

Should work on any laptop, as long as:
1) It physically fits in the case
2) The BIOS can identify it

With only a 4GB drive, it should work in pretty much anything.

[machineman]

Look at what the drive is mounted in. The drive itself is standard but has a vendor specific tray or bracket. Put the 4GB next to what ever one you're replacing and swap parts. Good luck if you're looking to have a back up drive to swap in and out at will because you will need to purchase an extra tray.

[Jezza321]

Hey guys, Just would like to say thanks for the help. Only forum for laptops were people are actully willing to help. Much appreciated.

[NooNoo]

Glad you found us helpful! Feel free to help out or ask more questions as you wish! :)

[Outcoded]

Heat dissipation may also be an issue.

[the lengthy man]

hi all,i have a toshiba satellite 4090xcdt,i was given this as it was surplus to requirements.
the problem i have is: the bios will not detect the hdd.
i have two that fit this machine which are working fine on another machine.
i have flashed the bios and still nothing,am i missing a step? is the laptop for the bin? some help wld be much appreciated as untill the bios finds it its a paper weight many thanks in advance.

[3fingersalute]

hi all,i have a toshiba satellite 4090xcdt,i was given this as it was surplus to requirements.
the problem i have is: the bios will not detect the hdd.
i have two that fit this machine which are working fine on another machine.
i have flashed the bios and still nothing,am i missing a step? is the laptop for the bin? some help wld be much appreciated as untill the bios finds it its a paper weight many thanks in advance.
What sizes are the drives your attempting to use? They may be larger then the BIOS supports.

[3fingersalute]

I don't see a 4090XCDT even listed on Toshiba's support site (http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_modSel.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1717748998.11388 25643@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccfaddglkkjddicgfkceghdgngdgnn.0), but there is a 4080XCDT, and it shipped with a 6.4GB hard drive, so I'm betting yours doesn't support a very large drive either.

[confus-ed]

..is the laptop for the bin?..

I dunno ! :D - but my tip for you is to spend $5 or so on a 2.5" to 3.5" inch ide converter plug & test your drive in a desktop, you know is ok, if you think its just that :).

[the lengthy man]

the hd are:4.3gb which is the one originaly from the laptop(had it checked and works fine),and the other is a 15gb which purchased 2nd hand,all im looking to do is get the thing up n running to surf the net from a comfy sofa!