Does anybody know if my laptop uses an ide/sata hdd?

Question

i have a toshiba satellite a50 laptop. and i have been using it quite a while know (roughly for 4 yrs). its hdd gave up so i need to replace it with a new one. not sure though on what to buy. ide or sata?? does any one know if this specific laptop uses an ide or sata hdd? or can it use both?

thanks.

Answer 1

IDE.