TOSHIBA 500GB HARDISK LAPTOP

he Toshiba 500GB hard disk drive (HDD) for a laptop is a common internal storage component.

Here are the typical specifications you’ll find for this type of drive, primarily from their L200 or MQ01/MQ02 series:

Feature Typical Specification Notes
Form Factor 2.5-inch This is the standard size for internal laptop hard drives.
Capacity 500 GB 500 Gigabytes of storage.
Interface SATA (SATA 3.0 Gb/s or SATA 6.0 Gb/s) Serial ATA is the standard connection for modern laptops.
Rotational Speed (RPM) 5400 RPM (most common for efficiency) or 7200 RPM (for higher performance) 5400 RPM drives are quieter and more power-efficient, while 7200 RPM drives offer faster data access.
Cache Buffer 8 MB or 16 MB A small amount of fast memory to improve transfer speed.
Height 7.0 mm or 9.5 mm Older or higher capacity 2.5″ drives may be 9.5mm, but modern 500GB drives are often the slimmer 7.0 mm height, which is important for ultrabooks or very thin laptops.
Common Model Numbers MQ01ABD050 (older 9.5mm), MQ01ABF050 (slimmer 7mm, 5400 RPM), MQ01ACF050 (slimmer 7mm, 7200 RPM), or L200 series models. The specific model number is crucial for replacement/upgrade to ensure correct form factor and performance.

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If you are looking to purchase or replace a drive, you would need to confirm:

Interface: It will almost certainly be SATA.

Height (7mm or 9.5mm): Check the current drive’s height or the laptop’s specification to ensure the new one fits in the bay.

Performance (5400 RPM or 7200 RPM): Choose based on your need for power efficiency/quiet operation (5400 RPM) or speed (7200 RPM).