Need to replace the hard drive. Use Toshiba MK3265GSX or MK3265GSX SATA 300?

HP laptop G72.  Windows 7 64 - bit, "Smart drive Imminent failure".  No changes to the system; updates only at HP.

Should I replace with Toshiba MK3265GSX 320 GB 2.5 "HDD internal or should I replace with a Toshiba MK3265GSX SATA 300 5400 RPM 8 MB 2.5" hard drive. Which is better and more reliable?

Thank you, Michael Donovan

They are not the same thing? In fact I would not either. I would get a disk 7200 RPM with a cache of 16 meg as the WD Scorpio Black or the Seagate Momentus 7200 Series

http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16822136781

http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16822148446

For a few dollars more, you get much better faster start of performance, etc. Don't let someone convince you that heat is a problem on the disks of 7200 RPM... models current barely use any what juice more than 5400 rpm and produce almost no additional heat. If money was no object I can not also say too many good things about what will make an SSD for you.

Tags: Notebooks

Similar Questions

  • Hello! I need to replace the hard drive of my laptop Sony VPCEB33FM, serial No. 27532133-3071590.

    Hello! I need to replace the hard drive on my beloved laptop VPCEB33FM serial No. 27532133-3071590. that was purchased in the United States over two or three years.    I live in Switzerland and I think I might have to import a hard drive from the United States, how do I go about it and it would be easy enough to install it myself.  Is there a video I could watch that could help with the installation.  Thanks for any helpful answers.

    Hi... you can replace the HARD drive with disk drive hard Seagate ST9320310AS or Hitachi HTS545032B9S...

    You will find the site of esupport , HARD drive installation instructions... BTW, you need to use a recovery for the new HARD drive disk

    Hope that helps...

  • I need to replace the hard drive and need to re - install my copy of windows 7

    I need to replace my hard drive due to intermittent faults and corrupt sectors can I any re - install my copy of windows 7 or do I need a new license number or something else

    You can use the same license, you may need to reactivate by phone:

    How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
     
    1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
     
    (2) press the ENTER"" key.
     
    (3) select your "country" in the list.
     
    (4) choose the option "activate phone".
     
    (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
     
    (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
     
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  • Need to replace the hard drive on laptop G56

    Hi all

    I have a hp g56-108sa laptop. I had the hard drive replaced once under warranty and there yet again, but I don't want to not wait 10 days so he could be replaced again if I want to get a new drive hard but with a greater capacity (mine is 250 GB and I'm looking for ay buying a 320 GB one) , and I want to replace. Is this feasible?

    I ordered a few partners hp recovery disks that I stupidly didn't create a when I had the chance. The reason I ask this question, it is that I've read that other people have had problems by replacing the original drive with the largest on laptops

    Thank you in anticipation

    Pat

    Hello

    You should have no problem with a 320 GB HARD drive, the drive on the link below is an example of one that would be perfect for your laptop.

    Hard drive 320 GB

    The procedure to replace the hard drive is detailed on Page 37 of your & Maintenance Guide.

    Once this is done, just use the recovery disks you ordered to reinstall the operating system on the new drive - they will also recreate the Partition D of recovery on the new HARD drive.

    Kind regards

    DP - K.

  • Satellite L300D-10B - need to replace the HARD drive

    Hello.

    I have a Toshiba satellite L300D-10B and I need to replace the broken hdd in my laptop.
    It is a hitachi 160 GB at 5400 RPM SATA.

    Is it possible to move to a greater capacity (500 GB) and a little faster (7200 RPM).
    is - that someone at - he had success with any particular model?

    Hello

    In my opinion, is not a big problem to use a faster and larger HARD drive.
    The laptop supports the SATA HDD controller and this controller must be able to manage these drives.

    Welcome them

  • HP Pavilion g7-1167, which is needed to replace the hard drive

    In fact, I have a few questions.

    First of all, I was streaming How I Met Your Mother online when a box appeared and gave a kind of message (I don't remember now). He was just sitting there, so I restarted the computer. After the reboot, the computer would not go beyond the screen "start wondows. I ran a dignostic and it says that the short test failed. I then ran a diagnostic in the bios and it ran the short test, he failed, then he ran about 5% of the test long then stopped and said "hard drive full 1."

    After looking online, I think it's a sign that it crashes. I already ordered the new hard drive and the kit at HP.

    But now I need to know how to get all my info out of it. My brother has an external hard drive that I can use, but I don't know if it will work.

    In addition, once I have installed the new hard drive I think I need to re - install windows and something else? Do I have to re - install and how do I do that if I don't have the disks? Can I do a recovery on that disk now, or is it too late? If so, how do I?

    I'm sorry, I don't know anything about computers, so any help is greatly appreciated.

    Hello

    First of all, about your existing data, here are some options that you can try.

    1. one possible way to try to recover your files from a disk non-boot is to follow the process described in the link below.  The CD of the Ubuntu operating system you create can launched from the CD alone (IE it doesn't have to be installed on the hard drive) and I've often found to successfully extract data even a hard failure.  When you created the CD, follow the instructions and see if you can save your existing files. 

    http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/use-Ubuntu-Live-CD-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-Windo...

    2 another option would be to remove the drive HARD, place it in an external enclosure - is an example of the link below - connect to another PC and see if you can access your files.

    External 2.5 HARD drive caddy ".

    **********************************************************************

    Regarding the reinstallation of the operating system on the new drive, I don't think that you will be able to create a viable together your disc recovery disc HARD existing, but you can order a set of replacement of the HP recovery discs using the link below.

    Order HP recovery disks.

    If you have a problem with this link, order them directly from HP.

    If you live in the United States, contact HP here.

    If you are in another part of the world, begin here.

    Kind regards

    DP - K

  • I need to replace the hard drive for a campaq presario v5000 laptop

    having trouble with the laptop is very slow or freezing upwards.  Had he wiped and all the info on it but did not help the cause.  Message has started to come up on top of the hard drive and then it just stopped working.  My daughter who works in the field of Informatics said I need a new hard drive.  So now I need to know what parts I need to buy

    Just a new hard drive.

    Above is the image of the Bay on the lower part of the lasptop where the player will. You need an old drive portable PATA (IDE) model. Remove the drive from the caddy and replace it with a new one, new plug-in and recharge your software and you're good to go.

    Here's a disc that will work for you to newegg.com:

    http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16822152110

  • Need to replace the hard drive on HP DM4 2165-DX, need info on compatible disks.

    Hello.

    The hard drive in my HP DM4 2165-DX failed.

    Can someone tell me what [SSD and non - SSD] HARD disk are compatible can I buy and trade?

    Thank you.

    You will need the service manual you can download here:

    Manual

    Page 43 shows how to swap out hard drive.

    There are 9.5 mm thick and 2.5 inch wide SATA drives, mechanical or SSD. Eventually, it was mounted with a 160 GB SSD, but you can install more if you wish. I recommend at least a mechanical 7200 rpm or a hybrid disc if you do not want an SSD, but if you can afford to spend the money a SSD is the only way to go.

    It is the SSD, I have my own laptop (I have a 512 GB of the same drive model):

    http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820147248

    Post back if you need help for reinstalling software or anything else.

    If it's 'the Answer' please click on 'Accept as Solution' to help others find it.

  • I need to replace the hard drive of my Acer Aspire all-in-one 5600U?

    I have an Acer Aspire all-in-one 5600U. The other day the power in our House went out due to a storm. After she came back and went to use my computer, the screen was black and said "Reboot and select proper... boot device." ». I tried to download the tool of creation of media to a USB port and start the system using this. I can get into the menu troubleshooting but nothing works. When I try to make a custom Windows installation, it says "no signed device drivers were found". What is a hard drive problem? In the BIOS, under Boot Options is does not list a specific hard drive. It just says: 'hard drive '. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestion.

    Thanks, that's what I needed to know. Appreciate the help, IronFly.

  • Need to replace the hard drive, Vista can be reinstalled with a different copy, then what came with the PC?

    A friends Vista Home Premium PC is in a horrible State - chkdsk repairs tons of "bad sectors".

    If I get a new hard drive, can I use my CD of 'Upgrade' from Vista Home Premium to re - install the Vista, using its product key?

    If this isn't the case - what other options can I?

    * original title - I need to reinstall vista - can I use my 'upgrade' with other people product code drive *.

    No, you can't. Its product key is OEM and linked to the Windows that is installed on the computer. Your option is to buy a new Windows software.

  • Upgrade Windows 7 to 8, now need to replace the HARD drive.

    Hello

    Last year, I think it was, I upgraded my system from Windows 7 to Windows 8.

    Now, I need to replace my operating system is stored on hard disk.

    How can I do to do that I have no physical support for Windows 8 and I don't know that I have still my Windows 7 disc or product keys.

    Thank you

    Chris

    First, create a backup of your installation of Windows 8 on an external hard drive:

    http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/10/29/how-to-backup-your-Windows-8-installation/

    Then, create a repair disk:

    http://winsupersite.com/article/Windows8/Windows-8-tip-create-recovery-media-144098

    -Shutdown your computer.

    -Uninstall the existing hard drive.

    -Install the new hard drive,

    Boot from the recovery media that you create.

    Make sure that your external hard drive is plugged, plugged in and turned on.

    (a) in the screen install now

    (b) click on repair your computer

    (c) click on Advanced Options

    (d) click on troubleshoot

    Click on Advanced Options

    Click System Image recovery

    Wait while the System Image recovery is ready

    Choose your account

    Enter your password and click on continue

    See the following article for instructions on how to complete the restore:

    http://notebooks.com/2011/02/16/how-to-move-Windows-7-to-a-larger-hard-disk/

    Once the restore is complete, you will be asked to reboot.

  • Equium - how to replace the HARD drive?

    Hello

    I need to replace the hard drive on my Toshiba Equium.
    Can someone tell me the procedure? I changed it once before, and I remember having to press one of the function keys when I turned on the laptop with the new hard drive installed.
    Should I have the recovery disk when the laptop is turned on with the new hard drive installed?

    Thank you very much

    Tim.

    Hey,.

    You should take a look in your user manual. Sometimes you will find a detailed how instruction replace the HARD disk, but it according to your laptop model.

    If you swapped the HARD drive, you need to reinstall Windows. Therefore, you can take the Toshiba Recovery disk that will restore the initial setup in a few minutes with all the drivers and tools. You only have to boot from that drive and that s all! :)

  • HP Envy m6: replacing the hard drive

    I need to replace the hard drive on my laptop.  The disc type is ATA, Toshiba model MQ01ABD050, serial number 627JP0k1T, capacity-500 GB. The model of my laptop is hp Envy m6. I would like to replace with 1 TB hard drive, so its possible to replace the 500 GB with 1 TB hard drive, how much will it cost?

    Hello

    An example of what you are looking for is on the link below.

    https://www.Amazon.co.UK/Toshiba-MQ01ABD100-5400rpm-9-5mm-internal/DP/B009AYVNMQ?ie=UTF8&keywords=Toshiba%20mq01abd100&QID=1413837867&ref_=sr_1_1&SR=8-1

    Kind regards

    DP - K

  • Replacing the hard drive for acer aspire laptop 7745

    Will need to replace the hard drive in wifes aspire 7745 laptop.  Want to know where to buy and if I can upgrade.  Searched the Internet, but having trouble getting information on who has the player that fits laptop 7745. And if I find one can I use the recovery of the 500 GB disk that's about this now.  Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance

    Get it fixed, went to Bestbuy bought a hard drive and the restore disc that I was crazy when I got the laptop first and they went immediately without problem

  • Replace the hard drive on G60-445DX

    You need to replace the hard drive of 320 GB in this laptop. After you install the new hard drive, is it possible to put the old hdd as an external? The old drive is Vista; the new drive will be Win7Pro. I need to transfer data and eliminate the virus 'Internet Security Pro 2013 "on the old drive. Is it possible, perhaps using usb?

    Thanks for the envelope, at Newegg. I need now to locate a reasonally price hdd and since I'll install Win7Pro 64-bit and more memory.

    Karpersky drive starts an analysis, but 10 minutes in this analysis, the loptop stop! I tried Mode safe several times... Malwarebytes is available, but after a few minutes the laptop stops. This really aggrevating! But, if all goes well, update the HDD, memory and OS my daughter will have a reliable for a few years... machine now, if she believes everything that appears on his screen... and runs a scan on a regular basis, maybe all will be fine for some time to come.

    Aware of the processor is an AMD Turion X 2 and says he's capable of 64-bit.

    Thanks again for trying to help me. I appreciate the cooperation and the interests of the members of the forum here on the site of HP.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Compact rio fifo

    I tested the FIFO DMA method without success. I copied the example of OR and you can see the target and the attached Hostcode. I read a 4 channels/a. 9234. What I get is nothing and I get a FIFO overflow every time. (which prevents the host program).

  • disable the audio of the police

    My sister broke the audio jack front and rear audio input Plug does not work because it marks the audio jack before as connected. I can't disable the audio front of my Dell Optiplex 745 to operate than the rear audio jack? Thank you

  • Cannot get the job of the ripple!

    Hi, I tried all of the solutions posted in other topics and don't arrive waving to work at all.  It opens and displays a blank screen.  The only thing I can do is right-click and "inspect the system.  I have already changed the config.ini, run ripple

  • Windows 7 - error message from the address conflict IP appears periodically. Error message "another computer on the network has the same IP address as this computer.

    Error message "another computer on the network has the same IP address as this computer. Contact you network administrator for help resolving this issue. More details are available in the Windows system event log" Does anyone have a simple way (for a

  • Staff moving from places, change of display names of phone

    Hi I will start by saying total beginner to Cisco Unity Connection. With the little training we got where to change user names on the phone screens and reset passwords VM. In short – about 30 changes to the phones. It comes to new users and current u