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Can I use the HDD from my laptop in a self-built PC? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by berryjam@lemmy.world to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

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Laptop battery recently died, and I'm planning a new PC build anyway, so I'm wondering: can I just remove the HDD from my laptop and connect it to the motherboard? Would I need any extra parts or hardware? I'm guessing no, but it's hard to research on my phone. Any guidance is appreciated :) thanks!

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[–] DarkThoughts@fedia.io 2 points 7 months ago

I did this in a very similar case to OP once. Worked without issues. 2.5" HDDs are so tiny and usually low RPM that it doesn't really matter that much. But there's also a bunch of cheap solutions you can use, like rubber bands or even just some foam to lay it on (did that with 3.5" HDDs).