replacement hard drive for cq60 212us

[sonny23]

how do i make sure i am ordering the right drive? which part of the product specifications

will tell me that the replacement hard drive will fit the cq60 212us?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook.

Supported hard drives with HP part numbers are found in chapter 3, page 3-6.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02985882.pdf

If you want better performance from the hard drive at the expense of some battery life between charges, you can opt for a 7,200 RPM drive. If time between recharging is of paramount importance to you, then stick with a 5,400 RPM drive.

You need a SATA II drive.

You can order one from HP by the part numbers listed but I would recommend you get one from an independent retailer where you can get one for less and of good quality.

Here are 2 drives I recommend:

7,200 RPM:  320 GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136280

5,400 RPM: 250 GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236238

Paul

[sonny23 · Accepted solution]

many thanks for your help!!

i could not locate the manual you linked in my own searches, only got more general stuff,

so i am especially grateful for that!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.