USED ORIGINAL OEM Genuine Seagate Momentus 7200.4 320GB 2.5" SATA II 7200 RPM Laptop Hard Drive - Working & Wiped Clean

This listing is for a used, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) genuine Seagate Momentus 7200.4 series 2.5-inch SATA II Hard Disk Drive. It offers a capacity of 320 Gigabytes and features a high-performance 7200 RPM spindle speed, making it an excellent choice for a laptop upgrade or compact system where responsiveness is desired.

CONFIRMED WORKING CONDITION & WIPED CLEAN: This hard drive has been thoroughly tested and confirmed to be in full working order. All previous user data has been professionally and securely wiped clean, making it ready for immediate installation and use.

Key Features (Based on Original Specifications and Confirmed Functionality):

• Genuine OEM Seagate Product: An authentic Seagate-branded hard drive from the Momentus 7200.4 series, known for its performance-oriented mobile storage solutions.

• Model Series: Momentus 7200.4 (Specific model numbers may vary slightly within the series, e.g., ST9320423AS).

• Capacity: 320 GB (Gigabytes) – Provides a solid amount of storage for an operating system, applications, and a significant amount of documents, photos, and media on a laptop or compact PC.

• High Performance: Features a 7200 RPM (Rotations Per Minute) spindle speed, offering noticeably faster boot times, application loading, and file transfers compared to more common 5400 RPM laptop drives.

• Interface: SATA II (SATA 3.0 Gb/s) – Provides reliable and fast data transfer speeds for its generation. It is fully backward compatible with SATA I (1.5 Gb/s) ports and compatible with SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) ports (operating at SATA II speeds).

• Cache: Equipped with a 16 MB cache buffer, which helps in accelerating data access and overall system Factor: Standard 2.5-inch laptop hard drive (typically 9.5mm height), ensuring compatibility with most laptop drive bays, portable external enclosures, and many small form-factor PC systems.

• Mobile Reliability: Designed with technologies to withstand the rigors of mobile use, including enhanced shock and vibration Original OEM Genuine: This hard drive has been previously used and subsequently removed from a working system.

• WORKING & WIPED CLEAN:

  • Tested Functional: This drive has been rigorously tested to power on, spin up correctly, and be detected by a computer's BIOS and operating system. It passed comprehensive read/write verification tests without errors.

  • Data Wiped: All previous user data has been securely and completely wiped using industry-standard methods (e.g., multiple overwrite passes, secure erase commands), ensuring privacy and preparing the drive for a fresh installation.

  • Ready for Use: The drive is formatted and ready for you to install an operating system or begin storing your data Condition: The drive may show typical signs of prior use such as minor surface scratches, scuffs, light label wear, or dust on its casing. There are no visible signs of major physical damage (e.g., deep dents, bent SATA pins). Please refer to the accompanying high-resolution photos for the exact cosmetic condition.

  • What's Included:

    • 1x Seagate Momentus 7200.4 320GB 2.5" SATA II Hard Drive (Working Unit Only). No cables, mounting screws, or adapters Use:

      • Laptop Performance Upgrade: Boost the speed and responsiveness of an older laptop.

      • Laptop Hard Drive Replacement: A reliable and tested replacement for a failed or failing drive in a compatible notebook.

      • External Portable Storage: Install into a 2.5-inch external enclosure for a fast, portable backup or additional storage solution.

      • Compact PC Builds: Suitable for small form-factor PCs, HTPCs (Home Theater PCs), or custom mini-ITX systems that use 2.5-inch drives.

      • Data Archiving: A cost-effective solution for storing less frequently accessed data or creating AS-IS: As a used electronic component, this item is sold as-is. While rigorously tested and confirmed working upon shipment, it does not come with a long-term manufacturer's warranty.

      • Compatibility: It is the buyer's sole responsibility to ensure compatibility with their specific laptop model, external enclosure, or system before purchase.

      • No Software Included: This listing is for the hardware only; no operating system, drivers, or software are included.