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  1. July 30th, 2003, 08:55 AM #1
    Jezza321
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    Laptop Hard Drive

    Hey again, Just wondering if an old 4GB hard drive, I pulled out of a 560e THINKPAD will work on other laptops aswell? Thanks
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  2. July 30th, 2003, 09:19 AM #2
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    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.
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  3. July 30th, 2003, 11:47 AM #3
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    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.
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  4. July 31st, 2003, 02:35 PM #4
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    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.
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  5. August 1st, 2003, 02:24 AM #5
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    Hey guys, Just would like to say thanks for the help. Only forum for laptops were people are actully willing to help. Much appreciated.
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  6. August 1st, 2003, 05:38 AM #6
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    Glad you found us helpful! Feel free to help out or ask more questions as you wish!
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  7. August 1st, 2003, 12:34 PM #7
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    Heat dissipation may also be an issue.
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  8. February 1st, 2006, 02:26 PM #8
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    laptop for the bin?

    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.
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  9. February 1st, 2006, 03:21 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by 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.
    What sizes are the drives your attempting to use? They may be larger then the BIOS supports.
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  10. February 1st, 2006, 03:31 PM #10
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    I don't see a 4090XCDT even listed on Toshiba's support site, 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.
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  11. February 1st, 2006, 03:56 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by the lengthy man
    ..is the laptop for the bin?..
    I dunno ! - 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 .
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  12. February 2nd, 2006, 01:46 PM #12
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    Smile thanks guys for the response

    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!
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