Toshiba
Toshiba MK1652GSX 160GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 1.5Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 160GB 2.5-inch laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8MB cache and a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
- Capacity160GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- RPM5400 RPM
- 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
- 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers quiet operation
- 8 MB cache buffers frequent read requests
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits legacy notebooks
- 5 mm height suits standard 2.5 inch bays
Ideal for legacy laptop repair
This Toshiba MK1652GSX is a 160GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache. It is designed for notebooks and other mobile devices that require a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. The bare drive arrives without cables or brackets, ready for direct installation into a compatible bay. It suits users replacing a failed drive in an older system where capacity needs are modest.
Slim 9.5mm profile fits standard bays
The drive measures a maximum of 9.5mm in height, 69mm in width and 101mm in length, matching the common 2.5 inch form factor used in many laptops. Its SATA 1.5Gb/s connector provides the data and power links through the standard 7-pin and 15-pin arrangement. The 12ms average seek time reflects the mechanical nature of the 5400 RPM platters. Physical dimensions are fixed, so the drive will sit flush in any bay designed for this height.
Verify your system uses SATA 1.5Gb/s
Before ordering, confirm that the host device accepts a 2.5 inch SATA drive with a 9.5mm z-height and a 1.5Gb/s link speed. Some newer laptops only support faster SATA revisions or have bays limited to 7mm drives, which would prevent installation. The 160GB capacity may also be insufficient for modern operating systems and applications, so buyers needing more storage should consider that limitation. No mounting hardware or adapter is included with this bare drive.
Highlights
- 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
- 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers quiet operation
- 8 MB cache buffers frequent read requests
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits legacy notebooks
- 5 mm height suits standard 2.5 inch bays
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Model | MK1652GSX(HDD2H03) |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 1.5Gb/s |
| Capacity | 160GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Usage | 30 DAYS WARRANTY ON USED |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69MM |
| Length (maximum) | 101MM |
| Shipping weight | 0.09 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 108 × 13 mm |
Questions about this item
What does the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface cap the transfer rate at?
The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface limits the maximum theoretical transfer rate to 1.5 gigabits per second.
Will the 9.5mm height and 101mm length fit my laptop bay?
The drive measures 9.5mm high, 69mm wide and 101mm long, matching the standard 2.5-inch laptop bay dimensions.
How do I install this bare drive, and what step is often missed?
Connect the 7-pin SATA data and power cables, secure the drive with four side or bottom screws, then initialise and format the 160GB volume in the operating system.
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