Toshiba
Toshiba MK1676GSX 160GB 5400 RPM SATA 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 160 GB, 5400 RPM SATA 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive for storage upgrades
- PackagingRetail
- InterfaceSATA
- Capacity160GB
- RPM5400 RPM
- Featurestrue
- UsageBARE DRIVE NOT RETAIL
- 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
- 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers quiet operation
- SATA interface fits standard laptop drive bays
- 5 inch form factor with 9.5 mm height matches most notebooks
- 8 MB cache buffer improves everyday read performance
160 GB SATA notebook drive
This 160 GB 2.5-inch hard drive spins at 5400 RPM and connects through a SATA interface. It is built for laptops and other devices that accept a 9.5 mm high drive bay. The bare-drive unit suits repair jobs or capacity upgrades where a full retail kit is not required. Buyers needing more storage or a faster spindle speed should look elsewhere.
Fits 9.5 mm SATA bays
The drive measures 100 mm long by 69 mm wide and sits at the standard 9.5 mm height for most notebook compartments. It draws power directly from the host SATA connector, so no extra cables or adapters are needed. Installation frees up the original mounting screws and thermal pad area for reuse. Systems that require a 7 mm z-height drive cannot accept this model.
5400 RPM thermal profile
At 5400 RPM the spindle produces modest heat and low acoustic output during typical office workloads. Power draw stays within the limits of a standard laptop SATA port, leaving headroom for the rest of the platform. Continuous heavy writes will raise the case temperature slightly, but the drive remains within its specified operating envelope. No active cooling is required beyond normal chassis airflow.
Highlights
- 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
- 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers quiet operation
- SATA interface fits standard laptop drive bays
- 5 inch form factor with 9.5 mm height matches most notebooks
- 8 MB cache buffer improves everyday read performance
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Series | BARE DRIVE NOT RETAIL |
| Model | MK1676GSX (HDD2J96) |
| Packaging | Retail |
| Interface | SATA |
| Capacity | 160GB |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | true |
| Usage | BARE DRIVE NOT RETAIL |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69MM |
| Length (maximum) | 100MM |
| Shipping weight | 0.64 kg |
| Package size | 183 × 165 × 76 mm |
Questions about this item
Will the 5400 RPM speed limit sustained throughput during long file transfers?
The 5400 RPM spindle and SATA interface set the maximum sustained transfer rate; the drive will not exceed that mechanical limit during extended use.
How much heat and noise does the 2.5-inch 5400 RPM drive produce when running continuously?
A 5400 RPM 2.5-inch mechanism generates modest heat and low acoustic output suitable for laptop chassis with limited airflow.
My laptop only has a 9.5 mm high 2.5-inch SATA bay — will this drive fit?
The drive measures 9.5 mm high, 69 mm wide and 100 mm long, matching the standard 2.5-inch SATA bay dimensions.
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