[SOLVED] Is ìt possible to replace HDD motor with higher RPM one ?

Mario Italia

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Jul 12, 2020
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Let's say I have two hdds of the same brand series, one is 7200 rpm and the other 5400 rpm, can I take out the 5400 motor and replace it with 7200 rpm motor ?
 
Solution
No.

Not only can you not change the motor at a consumer level, sitting at your kitchen table, but everything else needs to know about that RPM.
Drive firmware, head actuators, etc, etc.