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    Can I put my HDD in another computer?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by 452films, Jan 24, 2011.

  1. 452films

    452films Newbie

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    I'm thinking of getting a new computer but want to use my HDD.

    I have an Acer 4730z Aspire with a 250gb HDD.

    Does it have to be an acer that it goes into? How do I know which computer will accept this HDD before I buy a used laptop from ebay?
     
    452films, Jan 24, 2011
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  2. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's a standard SATA hard drive; you should be able to use it just fine if your new machine can use SATA hard drives. If it's too old, you'll need a PATA one.
    Remember, though, the Windows installation on it is only licensed for your Aspire 4730Z. I hope you've got a new license on hand.
     
    TehSuigi, Jan 24, 2011
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  3. hamzie

    hamzie Notebook Consultant

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    hopefully his other computer comes with windows :D

    Just note down the cd key from the newwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww computer and then change the key of the olddddddddd windows to the new one :D
     
    hamzie, Jan 25, 2011
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