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Rectangular silver 2.5 inch laptop hard drive with circuit board visible

IBM

IBM DBCA-203240 (25L2712) 3.2GB 4200RPM 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-JHJ5-K3BG3

A 3.2 GB 2.5-inch laptop hard drive spinning at 4200 RPM

  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed4,200 RPM
  • 2 GB capacity stores documents and applications
  • 4200 RPM spindle delivers reliable everyday performance
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard laptop bays
  • New bare drive ready for immediate installation

IBM DBCA-203240 3.2GB 2.5-inch drive

The IBM DBCA-203240 is a 3.2GB internal hard drive built in a 2.5-inch form factor. It spins at 4200 RPM and arrives as a new bare drive without cables or brackets. This unit matches the original specifications for compatible legacy laptops.

Ideal for restoring period-correct storage

This drive suits technicians and collectors who need a direct replacement for a failed 3.2GB mechanism in a vintage portable. Buyers who require larger capacities, faster spindle speeds or modern interface standards should look at other options.

How it compares

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Price $250.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Model nameDBCA-203240 (25L2712)
Performance
Rotational speed4,200 RPM
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

How much storage will the 3.2 GB capacity actually provide in a laptop?

The drive offers 3.2 GB of raw capacity; the operating system will report a slightly lower figure after formatting and file-system overhead.

What interface does the 2.5 inch 4200 RPM drive use and what does that limit?

The drive uses a legacy IDE/ATA interface, so maximum transfer speed is capped by that bus rather than the 4200 RPM spindle.

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