Satellite U500 - what size can be a new HARD drive?

Hello

I have the Satellite U500 series
I would like to improve my ability to drive, what is the maximum I can do and where... ?

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Sagar

Hello

With the help of the search function of the forum you will find this answer ;)
The controller SATA HDD from the laptop support.
SATA controllers are not confined to a specific size of the HARD drive. So, theoretically, you can use any HARD drive 2.5 SATA.

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