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2004/3/31-4/1 [Computer/HW/Laptop] UID:12957 Activity:moderate
3/31    FYI, for those with the 60GB Hitachi 7200rpm 2.5" mobile hard drive,
        there are issues with this in the ThinkPad R50 and T41.  From the
        URL it also looks like these ThinkPad models are built by LG in Korea.
        http://www.leog.net/fujp_forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4973
        \_ Return of the Deathstar?
           \_ The URL suggests that it is a ThinkPad issue.  Don't apply the
              firmware if you don't have the above models or bad things may
              happen.
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www.leog.net/fujp_forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4973
It says my 7K60 drives firmware is MH4OA68A and no new firmware available. In the IBM readme for this firmware update it says the HTS726060M9AT00 update is to version A6BA. In IBMs version 6 of the update tool they claimed to have firmware A69A for the 7K60 drive. So A6BA is supposedly newer than A69A so I guess that meams my A68A is even older than that? I might need to call a contact I have at Hitachi Storage to inquire about this firmware issue. Ive always been told by him that critical firmware updates were made part of new versions of the Drive Fitness Test software. He advised that the new 7K60 firmware released by IBM should ONLY be run on those specific Thinkpad modes listed on the IBM website. The firmware was designed to address interop issues the 7K60 had with those Thinkpads. Loading the newer IBM firmware on our Fujitsus will not provide any benefit and there is a small possibility it could render the drive useless. To be more specific my contact at Hitachi advised the new firmware was done specifically for IBM to address an issue the 7K60 was having with the IBM hardware. As I understand it all affected IBMs notebook models are OEMd for IBM by LG in Korea. Its believed that something in LGs hardware design caused an interop issue with the 7K60 drive. Hitachi claims they have not received complaints from other notebook manufacturers. Its been advised to me to definitely stay away from the IBM firmware since it will in no way improve anything on the drive itself. Im told its possible, though unlikely, that the new IBM firmware can actually cause problems in other hardware designs. No to worry though because Ill find out soon enough as Hitachi is getting close to releasing new firmware for the 7K250 SATA drive desktop to reduce a sound that is heard every 10 minutes when the drive exercises its heads. My contact told me their plan is to include it as part of a version of DFT. Ill let you now exactly how that takes place when the new firmware is released. FYI, depending on the severity of the issue, Hitachi often does not release new firmware to end users. If its something considered minor or more performance related then they usually require the end user return the drive to them for updating or arrange for a replacement through tech support. In the case of the 7K250 they are receiving a lot of complaints from end users about the sound so they need to do something about it before they get bad PR. P-5000 Series Topics P-1000 and P-2000 Series Specific General Software Topics - Windows Linux & Other non-Windows OSs Buy and Sell FujP Gear Other Sub-Notebooks Other Fujitsu Notebooks Other Brand Sub-Notebooks Forum Use Forum Comments / Suggestions / Use Questions Testing Forum The Lounge ! Off-Topic - Home Active Topics Frequently Asked Questions Member Information Search Page .