Laptop harddrive question?

[at_viper]

I have a Toshiba Satellite A15-S127 laptop. My question is can I replace the harddrive with any laptop harddrive or does it need to be Toshiba specific?

 

[On the Lam]

It doesn't have to be the same brand, but you should be aware if you have a ATA or SATA laptop hard drive.

 

[at_viper]

so any ata drive will work if it is ata? It is well over a couple years old. I think before sata.

 

[On the Lam]

I would presume so. You'd need a 2.5 ide laptop drive, and you should have a choice between 4200rpm and 5400rpm. I think there might be 7200rpm choices out there as well...

 

[Cmustang87]

Yes, I believe Seagate has a 7200 RPM drive, but keep in mind, this would reduce battery life.

 

[[LYL]Homer]

I've replaced about a dozen laptop drives that were 4200 or 5400rpm with 7200rpm units and they act like new machines. Any brand drive will work.

 

[unhappy_mage]

I have a Toshiba Satellite A15-S127 laptop. My question is can I replace the harddrive with any laptop harddrive or does it need to be Toshiba specific?

Yes, any drive will work. You'll have to unfasten the Toshiba-specific stuff from the old drive and attach it to the new drive, but it's a standard shaped drive. You should have no problems once you find the right size screwdriver