Hi guys do u know if this Seagate Momentus Thin 320 GB,Internal,7200 RPM,6.35 cm (2.5") (ST320LT007) Hard Drive works for macbook 13 mid 2007

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Hi guys do u know if this Seagate Momentus Thin 320 GB,Internal,7200 RPM,6.35 cm (2.5") (ST320LT007) Hard Drive works for macbook 13 mid 2007

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Stock code ISPstb320 Brand Seagate Series Momentus Thin (7MM) Model ST320LT007 Type SATA 3Gb/s Date added 14/12/2010

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Form factor / drive height 7mm Capacity 320GB RPM 7200rpm Platter size 2.5" Access Time 11 Cache 16MB Enterprise drive ? AV drive ? Low profile drive ? Guarantee 2yr Failure rate 0.48% AFR ROHS Y

Connections

Main Type (Socket) SATA

Physical

Weight 0.09kg Watts 1.6W Watts (Idle) 0.66W Watts (Startup) 5W Decibels (Idle) 2.3dB Decibels (Seek) 2.5dB Shock (Operating) 350g/2ms Shock (Non-Operating) 1000g/1ms

PLEASE HELP THANK U

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Feb 14, 2013 1:34 PM

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Kappy

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Feb 14, 2013 1:37 PM in response to Rjay28

It's a bit on the thin side, but no reason it can't work. Most any standard 2.5" notebook SATA drive will work.

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Feb 14, 2013 2:13 PM in response to Kappy

So even thin still gonna work or should i the best spicific one. I seen one like comes with the (spacer) is there any differences there

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Feb 14, 2013 2:19 PM in response to Rjay28

Quick answer: Yes, It will work.

The ST320LT007 is SATA II (3 Gb/s). Might want to go to "About this Mac" ---> "More Info...." ----> "System Report" -----> click on "Serial-ATA" and make sure the Link Speed is 3 Gigabit. If it's 1.5 Gigabit, the HDD will still work since SATA is backwards compatible, but at half the transfer rate.

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Kappy

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Feb 14, 2013 2:23 PM in response to Rjay28

It will still work. But you wouldn't have a problem using one that's standard height - 9.5mm.

Spacers are for the side mount screws to reduce vibration or act like a washer. The spacers aren't required because the drive's height.

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Feb 14, 2013 10:19 PM in response to Kappy

Ok thank you.

i found one that has the 9.5mm thick height

Seagate Momentus 7200.5 ST9500423AS SATA 3Gb/s 500GB 7200rpm

DO you think this one will more work better.

is just have more space 500gb.

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Stock code ISPs7e500

Brand Seagate Series Momentus 7200.5

Model ST9500423AS

Type SATA 3Gb/s

Date added 15/10/2010

Information

Form factor / drive height 9.5mm

Capacity 500GB

RPM 7200rpm

Platter size 2.5" Access Time 11

Cache 16MB Enterprise drive ? AV drive ? Low profile drive ?

Guarantee 2yr ROHS Y

Speed Raw transfer speed (Max) 1305

Connections Main Type (Socket) SATA

Physical

Weight 0.12kg Watts 2.5W Watts (Idle) 0.7W Watts (Sleep) 0.15W Watts (Startup) 5W Decibels (Idle) 2.3-2.5dB Decibels (Seek) 2.6-2.7dB Shock (Operating) 350g/2ms Shock (Non-Operating) 1000g/2ms

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Kappy

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Feb 15, 2013 10:42 AM in response to Rjay28

The height is not relevant to performance. It's just a physical measurement. Your computer was designed for 9.5mm high drives which only means there is plenty of room for a 7mm high drive. Pick the one you think is best for your needs at a price you are willing to pay. You can make your decision based on $ per GB.

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