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How to tell if it's 2.5" or 3.5"?

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Le_reblochon_gamer Posted messages 92 Status Member -  
Le_reblochon_gamer Posted messages 92 Status Member -
Hello, I have an HP 20-R101NF, and I would like to replace the current HDD with an SSD, but I don't know how to determine if the support for my hard drive is 2.5" or 3.5". How can I find out without disassembling the computer, or let me know if you know.

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    seagate_surfer Posted messages 1572 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   107
     
    Hello,

    +1 for the Device Manager and/or Speccy.

    It's better to check the current model to confirm whether it's 2.5" or 3.5", as there are drives that run at 7200 RPM in both 2.5" and 3.5".

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    1. Jojolaguitare Posted messages 12012 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 783
       
      Hello.

      From the image of the HDD, I would say a 3.5" 500 GB 7200 RPM. But maybe the photo is non-contractual?

      https://support.hp.com/fr-fr/document/c04783997

      Windows msinfo32 also provides the brand and model of the HDD. Components >>> storage >>> disk



      See you later...
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  2. Le_reblochon_gamer Posted messages 92 Status Member 1
     
    HDD that spins at 7200 RPM
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  3. AluMinioume Posted messages 3107 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   582
     
    Hello,
    There are plenty of ways to find out.

    A simple way is to know the model of the hard drive.

    On Windows, you go to the Device Manager, then under Disk Drives you can see the model name of the disk.
    You can also find it with software like Speccy, or check it in the BIOS.
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    1. Le_reblochon_gamer Posted messages 92 Status Member 1
       
      And under Linux?
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      1. seagate_surfer Posted messages 1572 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   107 > Le_reblochon_gamer Posted messages 92 Status Member
         
        Hello,

        If you are using Linux, you can check your computer's BIOS.

        Best regards,
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      2. Le_reblochon_gamer Posted messages 92 Status Member 1 > seagate_surfer Posted messages 1572 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         
        Thank you, it worked!
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  4. fabul Posted messages 42300 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 093
     
    Hi,

    The image is just a representation and certainly doesn’t give any clues about the actual drive present.

    And there are 2.5" 7200 RPM drives.

    In a laptop, it's a 2.5", in a Full Tower it’s 3.5", in an all-in-one I don’t know, but if they wanted to save space and lighten the weight, it’s a 2.5"

    You open it and look; if it's the size of a small hand, it's 2.5"

    If it's the size of a large hand, it's a 3.5"

    No kidding, you measure it.

    1" = 2.54cm

    Otherwise, Speccy will tell you the model of the drive as previously mentioned, and by searching on Google with the model number, you can find the information.
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