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Western Digital Scorpio Blue 2.5 inch bare drive 500GB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 8MB cache 6.8mm height

Western Digital

Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000LPVT 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 2.5

SKU CH-FQHN-G2SR2

A 500 GB 2.5-inch SATA laptop drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache, 6.8 mm thin for daily computing

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances speed and battery life
  • 8 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
  • 8 mm slim profile fits thin ultraportables
  • DoD 5220.22-M erase ensures clean data start

500GB 2.5" SATA laptop drive

The Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000LPVT provides 500GB of storage in a 2.5 inch form factor with a 6.8mm height. It spins at 5400 RPM and connects through a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface with 8MB cache. The drive is designed for daily computing workloads in laptops and other mobile devices.

Replaces older lower-capacity laptop drives

This drive upgrades systems that currently use smaller 2.5 inch SATA hard drives with less than 500GB capacity. The jump is worth it when you need more space for operating systems, applications and files without moving to solid-state storage. Advanced Format technology helps organise data more efficiently on the platters.

Check 2.5 inch bay and SATA connector

Verify your laptop or enclosure accepts a 2.5 inch drive no thicker than 6.8mm with standard SATA data and power connectors. The unit is sold as a bare drive without brackets, cables or mounting screws. Note the supplier advises there may be up to 25 bad sectors and cosmetic markings on the label.

How it compares

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

Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 92% 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 $53.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineScorpio Blue
Model nameWD5000LPVT
Total capacity500 GB
Recommended useFor Daily Computing
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height6.8 mm
Maximum width69.85 mm
Maximum length100.2 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 6.8 mm height of this 2.5" drive fit my laptop's drive bay?

The drive measures 6.8 mm tall, 69.85 mm wide and 100.2 mm long, matching the standard 2.5" SATA form factor used in most laptops.

What is the correct way to connect the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface without damaging the 7-pin connector?

Align the L-shaped key on the drive's 7-pin SATA connector with the port, press straight in until seated, then secure the drive with the chassis screws; forcing it at an angle bends the pins.

How should I monitor the 25 bad-sector allowance reported for this used drive over time?

Run SMART scans monthly; if reallocated-sector count grows beyond the 25 noted at sale, back up data and plan replacement.

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