WD Laptop Mainstream 500GB 2.5" Internal Hard Drive
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WD Laptop Mainstream 500GB 2.5" Internal Hard Drive, 8MB Cache, SATA 3Gb/s Interface

SKU: WDBMYH5000A
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WD Laptop Mainstream Specifications

  • Capacity

    500GB

  • Cache

    8MB

  • Interface

    SATA 3 Gb/s

  • Rotational Speed

    5400rpm

  • Form Factor

    2.5"

  • Average Latency

    5.50 ms

  • Formatted Capacity

    500,107MB

  • User Sectors per Drive

    976,773,168

  • Seek Time

    Read Seek Time: 12.0 ms
    Track-to-Track Seek Time: 2.0 ms (average)

  • System Compatibility

    Windows/Mac

  • 5 VDC

    Read/Write: 500 mA
    Idle: 400 mA
    Standby: 50 mA
    Sleep: 20 mA

  • Power Dissipation

    Read/Write: 2.50 Watts
    Idle: 0.85 Watts
    Standby: 0.25 Watts
    Sleep: 0.10 Watts

  • Acoustics

    Idle Mode: 24 dBA (average)
    Seek Mode 0: 26 dBA (average)

  • Operating Vibration

    0.00459 g/Hz (10 to 500 Hz)

  • Non-Operating Vibration

    0.05102 g/Hz (10 to 500 Hz)

  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 104deg.F / 0 to 60deg.C

  • Non-Operating Temperature

    -40 to 149deg.F / -40 to 65deg.C

  • Operating Humidity

    8 to 95% non-condensing

  • Non-Operating Humidity

    5 to 95% non-condensing

  • Operating Altitude

    -1,000 to 10,000' / -305 to 3,050 m

  • Non-Operating Altitude

    -1,000 to 40,000' / -305 to 12,200 m

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    2.75 x 0.37 x 3.94" / 7.0 x 0.94 x 10.0cm

  • Weight

    0.26lbs / 0.12kg

About WD Laptop Mainstream

The WD 500GB Laptop Mainstream HDD Retail Kit features a 500GB storage capacity designed for use in laptop computers providing the sufficient memory to save a variety of files including movies, photos, music and more. This drive comes equipped with NoTouch Ramp Load technology ensuring your data stays safe while on the go. Setup and configuration of this drive is simple as it is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.

WD Laptop Mainstream Features

  • Low Power Consumption: Enhanced algorithms and advanced power management features ensure low power consumption and long battery life
  • Tested for Compatibility: This drive has undergone hundreds of tests on a variety of platforms ensuring this drive will work with your laptop
  • NoTouch Ramp Load Technology: The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit
  • Ideal for Laptop Use: This WD Laptop mainstream drive is ideal for everyday mobile computing and upgrading your laptop storage

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Key Features

  • Low Power Consumption
  • Tested for Compatibility
  • NoTouch Ramp Load Technology
  • Ideal for Laptop Use