Hitachi Travelstar 5k500b 250 Hard Disk Drive Appraisal

Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B-250 Hard Disk Drive

This is a 2.5-inch internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) manufactured by Hitachi Global Storage Technologies for use in Apple computing products. The drive is a 250GB model with a rotational speed of 5400 RPM and utilizes a SATA interface. The physical construction consists of a silver-toned metallic housing with a white adhesive label containing technical specifications and regulatory markings. Notable features include the Apple 'Fruit' logo and specific Apple HDD Firmware (2009) identification, indicating this was likely an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part for a MacBook or Mac Mini from that era. The sticker shows a manufacture date of 'NOV-09'. Condition-wise, the item shows signs of handling; the label is partially peeling on the left side, and there are visible fingerprints on the metal casing. The drive's thickness is specified as 9.5mm. It includes various regulatory certifications such as CE, MIC, and TÜV. A breather hole is visible on the top right, accompanied by a warning 'DO NOT COVER THIS HOLE'. Overall construction appears standard for consumer electronics of the late 2000s.