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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive, 9.5mm thick

Toshiba

Toshiba MK1652GSX 160GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 1.5Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-F1RJ-DSR4P MPN MK1652GSX

A 160GB 2.5-inch laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8MB cache and a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers quiet operation
  • 8 MB cache buffers frequent read requests
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits legacy notebooks
  • 5 mm height suits standard 2.5 inch bays

Ideal for legacy laptop repair

This Toshiba MK1652GSX is a 160GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache. It is designed for notebooks and other mobile devices that require a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. The bare drive arrives without cables or brackets, ready for direct installation into a compatible bay. It suits users replacing a failed drive in an older system where capacity needs are modest.

Slim 9.5mm profile fits standard bays

The drive measures a maximum of 9.5mm in height, 69mm in width and 101mm in length, matching the common 2.5 inch form factor used in many laptops. Its SATA 1.5Gb/s connector provides the data and power links through the standard 7-pin and 15-pin arrangement. The 12ms average seek time reflects the mechanical nature of the 5400 RPM platters. Physical dimensions are fixed, so the drive will sit flush in any bay designed for this height.

Verify your system uses SATA 1.5Gb/s

Before ordering, confirm that the host device accepts a 2.5 inch SATA drive with a 9.5mm z-height and a 1.5Gb/s link speed. Some newer laptops only support faster SATA revisions or have bays limited to 7mm drives, which would prevent installation. The 160GB capacity may also be insufficient for modern operating systems and applications, so buyers needing more storage should consider that limitation. No mounting hardware or adapter is included with this bare drive.

How it compares

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

Price $44.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 160 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $281.19 per TB
Pricier than about 57% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMK1652GSX(HDD2H03)
Total capacity160 GB
Recommended use30 DAYS WARRANTY ON USED
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69MM
Maximum length101MM
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size152 × 108 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

What does the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface cap the transfer rate at?

The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface limits the maximum theoretical transfer rate to 1.5 gigabits per second.

Will the 9.5mm height and 101mm length fit my laptop bay?

The drive measures 9.5mm high, 69mm wide and 101mm long, matching the standard 2.5-inch laptop bay dimensions.

How do I install this bare drive, and what step is often missed?

Connect the 7-pin SATA data and power cables, secure the drive with four side or bottom screws, then initialise and format the 160GB volume in the operating system.

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