Replacement HDD for Toughbook CF-18

I was told / it was suggested, that not just any 2.5" IDE ATA-6 / 100 drive will work w/ the CF-18.

I know for a fact that Panasonic uses Toshiba, Hitachi & Fujitsu, (Rebranded to Panasonic)but what specific Model numbers is unknown to me.

I know the size issue but there are so many well meaning advisers out there you can take your pick of the free apples. That is, outside the 48bit LBA issue I'd like to hear why they said that.

Bob

"Your laptop may require a specific firmware version and/or configuration setting..."

This is what I was told by Toshiba when I queried them.

...screamer

Which is why I supplied the link so you can see the most common issue I encounter.

Let me share I've replaced what must be over a thousand drives in laptops alone and while I've read such admonishments the issue has never reared its head except for the issue I shared.

If you feel you can't do this, just take it to a shop to have it done for you. It will only cost a little more. Or try one of the many online drive upgrade sites. You'll pay a little more there but for those that must have the extra assurance this is best.

Bob

Actually, I've been preparing for this since I got the laptop. I've got an image on an external HDD (just in case) and plan to clone the new HDD via Acronis TI. All I need to purchase is a caddy (shopping for a good price), HDD,(naturally, that's why I'm here), and a USB to IDE cable.

thanks Bob

Personally, I would never send an image of my system, even if 8 years old, to somebody else. It contains private information, has my unique Microsoft licence code and is heavlily dependent on my exact hardware, so probably wouldn't even work on a random other PC.

Kees