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Silver 2.5-inch 7mm laptop hard drive, bare drive

Seagate

Seagate ST500LT012 500GB 5400 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" 7mm Laptop Hard Drive

SKU CH-MKWP-1H69Y MPN ST500LT012

A 500 GB laptop drive with 5400 RPM, 16 MB cache and a 7 mm SATA 6.0 Gb/s form factor

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms

Capacity 500GB

RPM 5400 RPM

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7 mm slim profile fits ultra-thin laptops
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
  • 16 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances performance and quiet operation

Seagate 500 GB Laptop Thin Drive

The Seagate ST500LT012 is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive with a 500 GB capacity and a 7 mm z-height. It spins at 5400 RPM, carries a 16 MB cache and connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The bare-drive package is intended for notebook upgrades and replacements.

Suits slim notebooks and external enclosures

This drive fits laptops and enclosures that accept a 7 mm 2.5-inch SATA drive. It is not for systems that require a faster spindle speed or a larger cache for heavy workloads. Buyers who need more storage capacity or a solid-state interface should consider other options.

7 mm height decides fit

The 7.00 mm height is the critical dimension that determines whether this drive fits a specific bay or caddy. Measure the available clearance before purchase to ensure compatibility.

How it compares

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

Price $65.99
Typical for this category: the median of 645 items is $66.99.
Total capacity 500 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $131.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 73% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineLaptop Thin
Model nameST500LT012
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height7 mm
Maximum width70.1 mm
Maximum length100.55 mm
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size102 × 70 × 10 mm

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Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a 7mm-high 2.5-inch drive bay and a SATA 6.0Gb/s connector to install this ST500LT012?

Yes, the drive measures 7mm high, 70.10mm wide and 100.55mm long, so it fits a standard 7mm 2.5-inch bay and connects via the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface.

Will this 5400 RPM drive with 16MB cache work in a system that only supports SATA 3Gb/s?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible, so the drive will operate at the older 3Gb/s speed while still delivering its 500GB capacity and 12ms average seek time.

How can I confirm the drive is running at its rated 5400 RPM and 12ms seek time after installation?

Run a SMART or benchmark utility; it should report 5400 RPM spindle speed, 16MB cache and seek times around 12ms if the drive is performing to specification.

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