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> In general you can use any 2.5 hard drive that has the same interface
> (there are only two, IDE and SATA), and that will physically fit (e.g.
> not too thick ... all other dimensions are standardized, but there are
> several thicknesses).
>
> Theoretically, the laptop might support a maximum size (gigabytes), but
> this model is new enough that I dont think drive capacity will be an
> issue. Also, most laptops will take a 12.5mm drive, even if they come
> with thinner drives (and 12.5mm (1/2) is the thickest size in current
> or recent past production). So the biggest issue is to make sure that
> you have the right interface, and Im pretty sure that the A15 was IDE.
> You dont have to stick with the same brand, and in fact if the drives
> that you mentioned are 4200rpm, Id definitely take the chance to
> upgrade to a 5400rpm drive.
>
>
>
> ramachandran.balu@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > I have a Toshiba A15 S1292 laptop. Its hard disk is 30 GB and model
> > MK3021GAS. I would like to replace the 30GB hard disk with new 60 GB
> > hard disk, as the 30GB hard disk crashed.
> >
> > I am planning to go for Toshiba hard drive model MK6021GAS( 60GB). I am
> >
> > not sure whether this hard drive is compatible for A15 s1292 laptop. I
> > am not able to find any document or web site where the compatibility
> > details are given. I am not able to find that info on
> > www.toshiba.com.
> >
> >
> > Help needed.
> >