Re: [Thinkpad] disk upgrade for x41?

From: Anthony R. Gold <thinkpadlist2_at_ahjg.co.uk>
Date: Mon Mar 13 2006 - 11:27:27 EST

On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:09:34 -0500, you wrote:

> my x41 laptop is frustratingly slow when it comes to disk access.
> apparently it has a 4200 rpm disk. does anyone know if there is a way
> to upgrade the disk to a faster one? i don't care if the battery life
> goes down.

Sorry but I think not, the minidrive C4K60 is only available in 4200 RPM
and indeed the bandwidth is very limited. If you need a faster disk you
may need to "upgrade" to an X31 which uses standard 2 1/2" form factor
drives so can get you 5400 or 7200 RPM drives and larger capacities too.

Tony
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