9.3.2.7 Lab – Research Laptop Hard Drives Answers

9.3.2.7 Lab – Research Laptop Hard Drives Answers

Lab – Research Laptop Hard Drives (Answers Version)

In this lab, you will use the Internet, newspaper, or a local store to gather information about hard drives for a laptop.

Answers Note: You may choose another laptop to research. The answers below are specific to the Lenovo T440p.

1. Research the manufacturer specifications for the hard drive in the laptop. List the specifications in the table below:
   

   Hard Drive Specifications	Hard Drive
   Form Factor	2.5”
   Type	Magnetic
   Size (GB)	500 GB
   Port Type	SATA
   Drive Speed	7200 RPM

2. Shop around, and in the table below list the features and costs of two replacement hard drives for a laptop.
   

   Hard Drive Specifications	Replacement Hard Drive #1	Replacement Hard Drive #2
   Form Factor	2.5”	2.5
   Type	Magnetic	SSD
   Size (GB)	750 GB	256GB
   Manufacturer	Western Digital	Samsung
   Port Type	SATA	SATA
   Retail Cost	$59	$139

3. In your research, did you find any reason to select a particular hard drive over another?_______________________________________________________________________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________________
   Answers will vary based on price, warranty, and preference.
4. Is the new hard drive compatible with other components in the laptop? Why is this important?_______________________________________________________________________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________________
   Yes. If the hard drive does not have the same form factor, port, or power specifications then it will not function with the other components in the laptop.