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LapTop Hard Drive Upgrade

by acj003 Jul 8, 2009 5:32AM PDT

I have a Toshiba M45-S331 laptop that came with XP and an 80GB hard drive. I would like to install a larger, faster hard drive. Are there limits on the size or speed of hard drive that will be compatible with this laptop?

Thank you.

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XP came with a 127GB limit.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 8, 2009 7:04AM PDT

Since your restore media is only XP, stick to the 120GB drive. As to the speed, for years I would go one speed up and only chance the 7200 if they understood it's going to rattle more and maybe get warmer.
Bob

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