PCB - Hitachi 30GB DK23EA-30 IDE 03T438 A/A0C1 C/A Laptop Hard Drive Board
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About this product
This is a used Hitachi 30GB DK23EA-30 IDE printed circuit board (PCB) for a 2.5-inch laptop hard drive, not a complete hard drive. It features an IDE interface with a 4200 RPM rotation speed and 2MB cache. The board is tested and recognized, but may require a PCB chip swap or firmware transfer for proper repair, according to the seller. It's designed for internal laptop HDD use.
Our take
This isn't a hard drive in itself, but rather a used PCB for a 30GB Hitachi laptop HDD with an IDE interface. It's explicitly stated to be for repair purposes, and potential buyers should be aware that additional technical work like a chip swap or firmware transfer might be necessary. The 30GB capacity, IDE interface, and 4200 RPM rotation speed are quite old by today's standards, limiting its use to vintage or specific legacy systems. If you're undertaking a very specific repair of an older laptop drive and understand the technical requirements, this could be a component to consider.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tested and recognized PCB
- Specific component for Hitachi DK23EA-30 HDD repair
- 2.5-inch form factor for laptops
Cons
- Not a complete hard drive
- Requires technical expertise for installation/repair
- Outdated 30GB capacity
- Slow 4200 RPM rotation speed
Specifications
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- Condition Used An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- Seller Notes “PCB Board Tested & Recognized - THIS IS NOT A HARD DRIVE. It is a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) to ... Read more about the seller notes “PCB Board Tested & Recognized - THIS IS NOT A HARD DRIVE. It is a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) to repair a hard drive. Please note that on some models you will be required to do a PCB Chip Swap, Firmware Transfer, or make other changes to make this work. Please do research before purchasing.” Read Less about the seller notes
- Type Internal Laptop Drive
- Interface IDE
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- Compatible With
- Laptop
- Color
- Silver
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- UPC
- 0102645801261
- Brand
- Hitachi
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- MPN
- DK23EA-30
- Storage Capacity
- 30 GB
- Cache
- 2 MB
- Rotation Speed
- 4200 RPM
- Model
- Travelstar DK23EA
- eBay Product ID (ePID)
- 69754125
- Weight
- 0.2lbs.
- Depth
- 3.94in
- Height
- 0.38in
- Width
- 2.76in
- Platform
- PC Products
- Enclosure
- Internal
- External Data Transfer Rate
- 100Mbps
- Drive Interface
- Dma/Ata-100 (Ultra), Ata/Atapi-5
- Seek Time
- 13ms
- Designation
- Laptop Computer
