Can satellite A100 - I put the HARD drive with 7200 RPM model?

Hello

I have a Satellite A100-044, I would spend my the 120 GB HARD drive to a more large (250 GB or 320 GB).

A 7200 RPM would work on this subject? It seems Web compatibility sites they show 5400 RPM more, I would like to set up my laptop for recording/mastering so music wants a fast machine, I don't really mind if it consumes more energy...

Any thoughts?

Thank you
Stone

Hello!

Of course, you can swap the HARD drive with a model more fast using 7200 RPM. But as you say, it takes a little more energy. The new HARD drive should be a little faster, especially access time should be lower.

250 GB or 320 GB should be possible; you need a HARD drive with SATA interface.

I hope I could help a bit.

Good bye

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