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Western Digital Refurbished

Western Digital WD5000LPVT-FR 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-0SVX-Y1AGS MPN WD5000LPVT-FR

Refurbished 2.5" SATA laptop drive holding 500GB at 5400 RPM with 8MB cache

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers quiet daily performance
  • 8 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits most laptop bays
  • 8 mm slim profile suits thin notebooks

500GB 2.5" SATA laptop drive

This Western Digital Scorpio Blue drive offers 500GB of storage in a 2.5 inch form factor. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache and connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The unit is a bare drive measuring 6.8mm in height.

Suits daily computing upgrades.

The drive is designed for daily computing tasks such as office work, web browsing and media storage. Its low power consumption and quiet operation suit older laptops or external enclosures. Users who need faster boot times or application loading should consider solid-state alternatives.

SATA 3.0Gb/s interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fitment is the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The host system must provide a matching SATA data and power connection for this 2.5 inch drive. Advanced Format technology is supported for modern operating systems.

How it compares

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

Price $54.99
Cheaper than about 61% 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 $109.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 78% 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
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size151 × 104 × 14 mm

Questions about this item

What practical throughput does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface cap at for the WD5000LPVT-FR?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s link sets the maximum interface bandwidth; real-world sustained speeds depend on the 5400 RPM mechanism and 8MB cache.

Will the 6.8mm height and 2.5" form factor fit my laptop bay?

The drive measures 6.8mm high, 69.85mm wide and 100.2mm long, matching the standard 2.5" 7mm bay used in most notebooks.

What is the correct installation sequence for this bare drive?

Mount the drive in the caddy, connect the SATA data and power cables, then initialise and format the 500GB volume in the OS before use.

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