replacing HD

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

There's really no way to be sure other than to find someone with the
same model who's done it. Some BIOS' have size barriers, some don't
(the hardware isn't an issue in the size range that you are talking
about). A later BIOS, if one exists, may remove limitations present in
an earlier BIOS.


ggj wrote:
> My Thinkpad 600E started to show the blue screen of death. aaaaaaargh
>
> After reinstalling W2K and doing a lot of diagnostics I think I discovered
> the problem: 4kb of bad sectors in the HD. I found information on the web
> saying that Windows should be able to fix that by isolating the bad sector.
> I tried using DSKCHK, reinstalled everything again, but had no success.
>
> So, I have decided to replace the HD. Here's my question: should I be
> concerned about compatibility issues or will any regular 2.5 HD do the
> job???? The original HD is a 6Gb 2.5. I'll probably get a 20 or 30Gb. Thanks
> for any advice!!!
>
>

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Thanks James, that's rely encouraging. I'll make sure I flash the latest
BIOS in before installing the new HD.

"JHEM" <James@ESAD_SPAMMERS.thinkpads.com> wrote in message
news:nku0d.1044$MS1.392@trnddc02...
> ggj <nospam@please.com> wrote:
>>
>> So, I have decided to replace the HD. Here's my question: should I be
>> concerned about compatibility issues or will any regular 2.5 HD do the
>> job???? The original HD is a 6Gb 2.5. I'll probably get a 20 or 30Gb.
>> Thanks for any advice!!!
>
> Provided you have the latest BIOS installed, the 600E can use any 12.5mm
> or
> thinner HD in any capacity up to and including the latest 80GB.
>
> You can probably use the new 100GB HDs also, but no one's actually seen
> any
> yet.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> James
>
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