WD - Black 500GB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Laptops
- Key Specs
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Product Name: Black 500GB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Laptops
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WD5000LPLX
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: Internal
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Bare Drive: true (Drive is sold without any pre-installed software.)
- Minimum System Requirements: PC: Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS
- Features
- Security Features: None
- Data Encryption: false
- Usage: Network Attached Storage (NAS)
- Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 32 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.028 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 15.2 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 718037829982
Add power to your computing with this WD 500GB internal hard drive, which is ideal for everything from graphics to gaming. Made for compatibility with 2.5-inch SATA 6 ports, this drive offers fast dual transfer rates for reliable power. The 32 MB cache on this WD 500GB internal hard drive provides dependable performance no matter the task.
- 500GB capacity: Provides plenty of room for pictures, videos, music, documents and other important files.
- SATA lll interface: Makes it easy to connect to your computer.
- Data transfer rates up to 600 MBps: For quick response when updating files.
- 32MB cache buffer: Offers rapid processing speed.
- 7200 rpm speed: Promotes fast performance.
- Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible installation options.
Whats Included
- WD Black 500GB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Laptops
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A: Hi badar, Thank you for showing your interest in WD Black drive. In order to check the compatibility, we would suggest you to please contact the motherboard or Laptop manufacturer. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information
Q: Is this harddrive compatible with Laptop Dell Inspiron 15R (5521)?
A: The Western Digital Black 2.5" drive is the most dependable and best performing and universal replacement drive for most laptops, unless you opt for an SSD, solid state drive, in a computer that will accept it. Consult your owner's manual for drive replacement instructions or go to the Dell website for specifications and instructions for your model.
Q: will this work with a HP Pavilion 14" touch screen bought in November of 2019
A: Hi Patti, Thank you for showing your interest in WD Black drive. In order to check the compatibility, we would suggest you to please contact the motherboard or Laptop manufacturer. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information
Q: Will this hard drive work on an Asus Q524U?
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Q: Wlll a WD black 5000lplx 500 gb interrnal hard drive work on an HP-15 laptop computer?
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Q: Is it preloaded with windows system
A: Generally hard drives are sold with no data on the drive. They are also unformatted and unpartitioned and usually require a format in windows
