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product_id: 101675416
title: "Western Digital WD5000LUCT AV 500GB 5400RPM 16MB Cache (7mm) SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal 2.5inch Notebook Hard Drive"
brand: "western digital"
price: "$93"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/101675416-western-digital-wd5000luct-av-500gb-5400rpm-16mb-cache-7mm-sata
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 5400 RPM spin speed 500GB storage capacity SATA 3.0Gb/s interface Western Digital WD5000LUCT AV 500GB 5400RPM 16MB Cache (7mm) SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal 2.5inch Notebook Hard Drive

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** $93
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your portable storage game with silent power and rugged reliability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Western Digital WD5000LUCT AV 500GB 5400RPM 16MB Cache (7mm) SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal 2.5inch Notebook Hard Drive by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** $93 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- western digital enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted western digital brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Broad Compatibility:** Tested across laptops, PS3 & PS4 consoles, and external drives—plug and play with confidence.
- • **Massive 500GB Storage:** Store your entire digital life—photos, videos, games, and work files without compromise.
- • **ShockGuard Durability:** Built to withstand bumps and shocks, protecting your data on the go with advanced head parking technology.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Exclusive WhisperDrive tech ensures near-silent performance—perfect for focused work or gaming marathons.
- • **Smooth 5400 RPM Performance:** Optimized spin speed for efficient multitasking and seamless media playback.

## Overview

The Western Digital WD5000LUCT is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive offering 500GB of high-capacity storage with a 5400 RPM spin speed and 16MB cache. Designed for laptops, gaming consoles, and portable devices, it features SATA 3.0Gb/s interface for fast data transfer, WhisperDrive technology for quiet operation, and ShockGuard for enhanced durability, ensuring reliable performance and compatibility across multiple platforms.

## Description

Western Digital WD5000LUCT AV 500GB 5400RPM 16MB Cache (7mm) SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal 2.5inch Notebook Hard Drive

## Features

- Ideal For Portable digital devices of all kinds, including PS3 & PS4 Gaming Console, notebook computers, external storage, and digital media players
- Big capacity for portable computing! Laptop & Notebook
- Fast and Efficient - With 5400 RPM spin speed and 12 ms access time and up to 3 Gb/s SATA interface speed
- 500GB, 5400RPM 16MB Cache, 2.5inch Laptop Hard Drive

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Hard Drive | 500 GB Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Item model number | WD5000LUCT |
| Hardware Platform | laptop, playstation 3, playstation 4 |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.9 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 3.9 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches |
| Color | Silver |
| Flash Memory Size | 500 GB |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-300 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| ASIN | B07M7LNPTJ |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 9, 2019 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA-300
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Special Feature:** Portable, Shock Resistant
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Color:** Silver

## Images

![Western Digital WD5000LUCT AV 500GB 5400RPM 16MB Cache (7mm) SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal 2.5inch Notebook Hard Drive - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KFQcsWNWL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Cmr or smr?  i assume cmr due to cache size but smr won't work for me.**
A: It is CMR

**Q: Does it work?**
A: No!  We bought this a little over a month ago and it went dead already.

**Q: what is manufacture date of the hard drive?**
A: 2019

**Q: Can i replace my old ps4 harddrive with this?**
A: Not sure. I believe, I returned this. I believe it was too big for my laptop. Replace hard drive with same size that you have is a good rule of thumb

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-23*