laptop - What SSD hard drive is compatible with an HP Compaq 2540p?

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2014-07
  • ThreaT

    I have read this thread but I'm not sure what to look out for and what will cause incompatibility when purchasing an SSD hard drive for this laptop.

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  • secretformula

    It seems to me as if this computer supports 1.8" drives at the SATAII standard.

    You will be unable to put in any drives in of a different size (2.5", 3.5", 1.2")

    While the laptop supports the SATAII standard, the SATA standards are forward and backwards compatible so you can put in any SATA drive. You just will be limited to operating at the lowest standard. (If you have a SATAIII drive it will operate at SATAII speeds).

    Its seems that this computer also has a option to replace the CD drive with a hard drive carrier that supports 2.5" drives. I'm not sure at what SATA standard.

    Depending on your needs something like this seems suitable though with this particular drive you will be limited to SATAII speeds.


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  • Paul

    Are all ATA hard drives compatible? I've read about ATA and Ultra ATA, then there are speed differences within the category, i.e. Ultra ATA/33, Ultra ATA/66 Ultra ATA/100 and Ultra ATA/133.

    Does the capacity of the hard drive affect compatibility, i.e. I currently have a 40Gb hard drive will I be able to replace it with a 160Gb hard drive?

    Does the disc speed of the hard drive affect compatibility, i.e. I currently have a 4200 RPM hard drive, will I be able to replace it with a 5200 RPM hard drive?

    I need to replace a hard drive on my ASUS L3800 and need to work out what's compatible with the current IBM Travelstar 40Gb ATA and can't find any compatibility references.

    What factors do I need to consider when assessing hard drive compatibility?


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  • Sivvy

    Yes, PATA (IDE) cables are all compatible with PATA (IDE) drives. The different PATA cables listed just refer to speeds (133 being the top)... But they will all work.

    In case you end up moving to a SATA machine later on, SATA cables are also compatible with all SATA drives.

  • William Hilsum

    Typically, the answer is yes - but if you do it wrong (fast drive, slow cable/controller), it may just run a little slow.