Western Digital
Western Digital WD5000LPVT-FR 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
Refurbished 2.5" SATA laptop drive holding 500GB at 5400 RPM with 8MB cache
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity500GB
- Cache8MB
- RPM5400 RPM
- FeaturesMassive capacity Low power consumption Ultra cool and quiet
- 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.
Highlights
- 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
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Series | Scorpio Blue |
| Model | WD5000LPVT |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | Massive capacity Low power consumption Ultra cool and quiet Designed for various applications Reliable Rugged Tested for compatibility Advanced Format (AF) |
| Usage | For Daily Computing |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 6.8mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69.85mm |
| Length (maximum) | 100.2mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.05 kg |
| Package size | 151 × 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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