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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

GoHardDrive

GoHardDrive WL 500GB 32MB 5400RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 7mm 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-PB7K-130V3

A 500 GB, 5400 RPM laptop hard drive with 32 MB cache and a slim 7 mm profile for thin notebooks

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory32 MB
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • 500GB capacity stores up to 100,000 photos or 125,000 MP3 files
  • 7mm slim profile fits thin laptops, tablets and PS3/PS4 consoles
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer for daily computing
  • 5400RPM with 32MB cache delivers quiet, low-power operation
  • Shock Guard and Secure Park technologies protect data from physical shocks

500GB SATA Laptop Drive

This new 2.5-inch hard drive provides 500GB of storage over a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 5400RPM with a 32MB cache and fits the standard 7mm slim profile used in modern notebooks. The bare-drive packaging suits installers who already have mounting hardware.

Daily Computing Upgrade

The drive targets users replacing a failed laptop drive or adding capacity for documents, photos and media in a SATA-based notebook, PS3 or PS4. It is not suited for builders who need a second drive bay in a desktop chassis, nor for anyone requiring the faster access times of solid-state storage. The 5400RPM speed keeps power draw and noise low for portable use.

7mm Height Constraint

The single specification that decides fitment is the 7mm maximum height. Slim ultrabooks and tablets often reject thicker 2.5-inch units, so this dimension must match the bay exactly. All other figures — capacity, cache, RPM and interface — scale with that physical limit.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $41.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 94% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity500 GB
Recommended useFor Daily Computing
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory32 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height7 mm
Maximum width70 mm
Maximum length100.6 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 7 mm height fit the drive bay in my older laptop that currently uses a thicker drive?

This drive is 7 mm high and 100.6 mm long; measure the bay to confirm it accepts a 7 mm 2.5" SATA drive before fitting.

How can I confirm the 5400 RPM drive is performing correctly after installation?

Check the BIOS or OS disk utility reports 500 GB capacity, SATA 6.0Gb/s link speed and 32 MB cache, then run a SMART self-test for errors.

Does the bare-drive packaging include mounting screws or a SATA cable, or must I buy them separately?

The drive ships as a bare unit only; mounting screws and any required SATA data or power cables must be sourced separately.

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