[ltp] thinkpad 600E hard disk failure - need replacement advice

[James McKenzie]

Nigel Wilkinson wrote:
> Ho folks
> 
> my 600E has suffered a hard disk failure. In Britain a web search shows 
> advertised replacement "600E compatible hard drive" seems to cost about 
> £150. Is there any reason why I can't use a generic IDE drive such as a 
> Travelstar which costs less? Is there something special about 600E drives?

Nigel:

I put a 7K60 in my 600E and it worked just fine.  I also put the 32GB 
from a A22p in the same system and everything was ok after I installed 
the original operating system onto it.
As long as the drive is either a 9mm or a 12mm drive, you should not 
have a problem.

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James McKenzie