[ltp] HDD options for a TP 770X

Thomas Wimmer linux-thinkpad@www.bm-soft.com
Sun, 07 Jul 2002 20:04:42 +0200


Rob Mayoff schrieb:
> +---------- On Jul 6, Thomas Wimmer said:
> 
>>can I replace the build-in HDD of my TP 770X with another notebook-type
>>HDD (like a Travelstar 20GB)?
> 
> 
> Yes.  I put a 32GB drive in mine.

does it have to be an IBM drive? Can I go for another brand? does this 
(going to another brand) in some way interfere with th3e HDD-Password 
protection?

>>I noticed that the newer HDDs have a height of 9.5mm, whereas the HDD
>>from my TP has a height of ~12mm. Is this a problem?
> 
> 
> No.

thanks for the information.


Thomas
PS: where can I find information (read: ask questions) about windows 
with my thinkpad?


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