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>
> Hi all,
>
> sorry, I know this is not really a Linux-related question, but I just
> could not figure out where I could find information, and I have seen
> some very knowledgeable people posting here (I actually remember
> a floppy disk emergency rescue operation...). If this is really off
> topic and you know a more appropriate place where I could post,
> please let me know.
>
> Back to my questions:
> I plan to upgrade my good old 1.5 Gb hard disk to a bigger one. I
> am the happy owner of a Toshiba Portege 300 CT.
>
> I did a search on DejaNews, to read that the height of
> the hard disk should not be exceed 12 millimeters. I then
> opened my notebook and confirmed that.
>
> Now I have 2 questions:
> - For the bus is IDE, what is the deal with ultra dma or not ?
> I mean, I think that my notebook has a plain old ide controller.
> When I phoned a shop, they told me that my portege could
> support an ultra dma device. I then checked on Toshiba's
> site, but the info that came up for the 300 CT was the one
> corresponding to the 320 CT (which supports UDMA).
> I have to admit I'm confused now. I have seen 6.5 Gb Toshiba
> hard disks 2.5 inch going for about $300, but I do
> not really know if I can use one of these (and actually all
> the sellers tell me it's okay but they seem to be eager
> to sell...)
>
> - What about heat dissipation ? I mean, I suppose that
> the different parts of a notebook are designed and put together
> to avoid any problem due to heat, but what may happen if I change
> one of the elements ? Anyone with such an experience ?
>
> Well, enough babbling, I would really appreciate any insights,
>
> regards from Paris,
>
> Laurent
I don't know about your specific machine, but I upgraded an older laptop
that was a toshiba clone in a similar manner and had no problems at all.
Just be sure that you have everything you want to keep backed up and
that all of you other installation software is ok. My old LT is still
running like a champ and I did not notice any problems with additional
heat.
Good luck from Prince Edward Island.
