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My new 17" MBP just arrived!
Now how do I verify the HDD is 7200rpm? I checked the Apple profiler, it doesn't say the speed of the drive. Profile in Hardware Test also doesn't mention that. How can I verify the drive is indeed 7200 rpm? EDIT: Yes I did order the 160GB 7200rpm HDD option. Thanks |
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You could always grab the model # from the profile and google the results.
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Okay... first off, pull that sucker from the machine. Then, hook it back up with a really long cable so it's still running. Got it? Good.
Now, let it spin up, and then pry the case apart so you see the platter spinning. Touch it with your finger. If you lose up to the first knuckle, it's a 5400. Up to the second knuckle, a 7200. If the whole finger, congrats! You got a 10k! |
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Alternatively you cut put your ear against the casing and listen very carefully. A 5400 rpm drive produces a tone comparable to the base tone of a low pitched male talking voice, a 7200 rpm drive sounds considerably more female.
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If you don't hear anything, shake it 'til it screams.
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If System Profiler does not report the rotation speed, copy and paste the model number from System Profiler into Google. The searches should reveal the model's specs. Had to do that before for a few drives myself.
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It's even easier than that - just highlight the model #, right click and say "search in google."
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Yeah! Mine really is a 7200rpm drive!
Here is the drive that Apple uses, probably you can upgrade it on your slightly older MBP. Model #: ST9160823AS Manufacturer: Seagate Capacity: 160gb Form Factor: 9.5mm Access Time: 11ms RPM: 7200rpm Cache: 8mb Sustained Transfer (Max): 59mb/sec Guarantee: 5yr ROHS: Yes Platter Size: 2.5" http://www.span.com/catalog/product_...oducts_id=8022 |
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How are you liking that new 17 incher?
I'm debating between the 15 and 17...... any issues? how's the heat? batt life? overall impressions? |
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