How to I tell the physical size of my hard drive?

Discussion in 'Storage Devices' started by FZ, Jan 20, 2010.

  1. FZ

    FZ Geek Trainee

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    I want to buy an enclosure case for my old hard drive, but I don't know what size it is.
    It came with (in) my old desktop dell computer.

    It seems most hard drives are 2.5" or 3.5", I guess 2.5" being for laptop and 3.5" for desktop, is this correct?
    If so, can I then assume that my hard drive is 3.5" and buy a 3.5" casing for it?



    Edit: sorry about the typo in the title, I meant "do" not to...
     
    FZ, Jan 20, 2010
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  2. RHochstenbach

    RHochstenbach Administrator

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    Welcome to HWF :)

    All desktop hard drives are 3.5", because 2.5" drives can't be mounted inside the case.
     
    RHochstenbach, Jan 20, 2010
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