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

Western Digital

Western Digital WD2500BEVS 250GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA laptop hard drive

SKU CH-FTF9-6Z54Z MPN WD2500BEVS

A 2.5-inch SATA laptop drive with 250GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8MB cache for quiet, low-power operation

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Capacity250GB
  • Cache8MB
  • Average Seek Time12ms
  • Average Latency4.2ms
  • Quiet operation for focused work with WhisperDrive seeking algorithms
  • 250GB capacity stores documents and media on a 2.5" drive
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance and low power draw
  • 8MB cache buffers bursts for smoother everyday responsiveness
  • 5mm slim profile fits standard laptop bays without adapters

Ideal for older laptop upgrades

This 250GB 2.5-inch drive fits standard 9.5mm drive bays and connects via a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. It suits users replacing a failed drive in a legacy notebook or adding affordable storage to a compatible system. The 5400 RPM spindle speed and 8MB cache deliver adequate performance for everyday office tasks and media playback. Low power draw helps preserve battery life in portable machines.

Simple swap for most 2.5-inch bays

Installation requires only a standard SATA data and power connection inside the laptop chassis. The 9.5mm height matches the majority of notebook drive caddies, though some ultra-thin models use 7mm bays and will not accept this unit. No special drivers are needed; the drive appears in BIOS and the operating system installer automatically. Handle the bare drive by its edges to avoid damaging the exposed circuit board.

Verify bay height and SATA generation

Check that your laptop accepts a 9.5mm tall 2.5-inch drive before ordering, as thinner chassis require a 7mm model. Confirm the system uses a SATA interface rather than an older IDE connector, which this drive does not support. The SATA 1.5Gb/s link will operate at reduced speed on newer SATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s controllers but remains fully compatible. Ensure the operating system you plan to install supports drives of this capacity.

Highlights

  • Quiet operation for focused work with WhisperDrive seeking algorithms
  • 250GB capacity stores documents and media on a 2.5" drive
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance and low power draw
  • 8MB cache buffers bursts for smoother everyday responsiveness
  • 5mm slim profile fits standard laptop bays without adapters

Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
SeriesScorpio Blue
ModelWD2500BEVS
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
Capacity250GB
Cache8MB
Average Seek Time12ms
Average Latency4.2ms
RPM5400 RPM
FeaturesQuiet - In a notebook drive, silence is golden. WD's exclusive WhisperDrive combines state-of-the-art seeking algorithms to yield one of the quietest 2.5-inch hard drives on the market. These algorithms also optimize the way a drive seeks for data, which significantly improves power consumption. So now silence (and longer battery life) is golden.
Reliable and Rugged - WD's ShockGuard technology protects the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks. WD's SecurePark parks the recording heads off the disk surface during spin up, spin down and when the drive is off. This ensures
Form Factor2.5"
Height (maximum)9.5mm
Width (maximum)69MM
Length (maximum)100MM
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I verify the drive is operating correctly after installation?

Listen for quiet operation from the WhisperDrive technology, check BIOS detection of the 250GB capacity, and confirm the SATA 1.5Gb/s link speed is reported by the system.

What comes with the bare drive and what must I supply myself?

The bare drive includes only the 2.5-inch mechanism; you must provide a SATA data cable, mounting screws, and any caddy or bracket required by your laptop chassis.

Which capacity and speed version should I choose for a standard 9.5mm laptop bay?

This model is a 250GB 5400 RPM unit with 8MB cache in a 9.5mm high 2.5-inch form factor, matching the common low-profile notebook bay.

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