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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch laptop hard drive with green circuit board visible on underside

Seagate

Seagate ST500LT032 500 GB SATA 6.0 Gb/s 5 mm 5400 RPM 16 MB 2.5 in laptop hard drive

SKU CH-ZWZB-RRFPB

500 GB 2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive with a 5 mm ultrathin profile, 5400 RPM speed and 16 MB cache

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5 mm ultrathin profile fits slim notebook bays
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfers
  • 5400 RPM spindle with 16 MB cache delivers responsive everyday performance

Ultrathin 5 mm laptop drive

The Seagate ST500LT032 is a 500 GB internal hard drive built to the 5 mm z-height that many modern notebooks require. It connects through a standard SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface and spins at 5400 RPM with a 16 MB cache, making it a direct replacement for the original drive in compatible thin-and-light laptops.

Simple SATA swap, check height first

Installation follows the usual 2.5 in SATA routine: remove the caddy, connect the data and power cables, then secure the drive in the bay. The only common issue is fitting the drive into a chassis that only accepts 7 mm or 9 mm units, so verify the 5 mm clearance before ordering.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5 mm ultrathin profile fits slim notebook bays
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfers
  • 5400 RPM spindle with 16 MB cache delivers responsive everyday performance

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the ST500LT032 is running at 5400 RPM after installation?

Check the drive's reported RPM in BIOS or a tool like CrystalDiskInfo; it should show 5400 RPM for this model.

Does the ST500LT032 include mounting screws or a SATA cable, or must I buy them separately?

The drive is supplied in retail or OEM packaging that may vary; screws and cables are usually provided by the laptop chassis, not the drive itself.

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