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Silver 2.5 inch bare laptop hard drive with 44 pin PATA connector

Western Digital

Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD1200BEVE 120GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache PATA 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-HFY9-9C1BG MPN WD1200BEVE

A 120 GB, 5400 RPM PATA notebook drive with 8 MB cache and WhisperDrive quiet operation

  • Total capacity120 GB
  • Interface typePATA
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeIDE 44PIN
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 120 GB capacity stores large libraries of files
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers steady throughput
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother access
  • PATA 44-pin interface fits legacy notebook bays
  • 5 mm slim profile slides into standard 2.5" slots

120 GB PATA notebook drive

This Western Digital Scorpio Blue model WD1200BEVE is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive with a 120 GB capacity. It spins at 5400 RPM and provides an 8 MB cache for basic storage tasks. The drive uses a 44-pin PATA interface and measures 9.5 mm in height.

Suits legacy notebook repairs.

The 44-pin PATA connector matches older notebooks that require this specific interface. Builders working on current hardware should look elsewhere because newer systems use different connectors. WhisperDrive seeking algorithms keep acoustic output low during operation.

Deciding spec: 44-pin PATA interface

The 44-pin PATA connection is the single specification that determines compatibility with the target notebook. A 12 ms average seek time and 5.5 ms average latency describe the drive's access performance. Physical dimensions of 100.3 mm length and 69.75 mm width confirm the standard 2.5 inch form factor.

How it compares

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

Price $97.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 120 GB
Lower than about 84% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $816.58 per TB
Pricier than about 86% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineScorpio Blue
Model nameWD1200BEVE
Total capacity120 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency5.5 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeIDE 44PIN
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typePATA
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69.75 mm
Maximum length100.3 mm
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 9.5 mm height and 44-pin PATA connector fit my 2.5" drive bay?

Yes — the drive measures 9.5 mm tall, 69.75 mm wide and 100.3 mm long with a standard 44-pin PATA interface, matching the common 2.5" notebook bay.

What is the correct jumper setting before I slide it in?

Set the jumper block to Master or Cable Select for a single-drive notebook; the drive ships with no jumper fitted, so install the shunt before mounting.

When should I plan to replace the 120 GB Scorpio Blue?

With a 5400 RPM motor and 12 ms average seek time, expect several years of light use; replace if SMART reallocated-sector count rises or audible bearing noise appears.

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