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    Need some help guys !

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by StZu, Mar 18, 2011.

  1. StZu

    StZu Notebook Evangelist

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    could not find any suitable info on the boards.

    Im swapping my standard HDD on my r3 to a 128gb SSD

    I created restore CDs, and now trying to boot from cd and it does not let me, apperantly i need a minimum of a 298gb HDD because my stock one was 320gb. Now Im stuck.... with a disc in the slot I know not what to do :)
    Please help
     
    StZu, Mar 18, 2011
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    Just do a fresh install then go that route.
    In your case, the SSD has to be alligned and it's a PITA comparing to a fresh install :)
     
    katalin_2003, Mar 18, 2011
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  3. StZu

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    Yeah I guess ill d that.. now can anyone tell me how to get that disk out from the drive?
     
    StZu, Mar 18, 2011
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    eject button on right top of your R3?
     
    iPhantomhives, Mar 18, 2011
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    ^^^ Yeah :)) knew that

    So I did a clean install.. this stinks... nothing from alienware left... ill try to folow th elook and feel guide :,(, is there even a way to alighn the two ?
     
    StZu, Mar 19, 2011
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    Unfortunately there is no easy way to align them except for the fresh install. Its a pain in the butt sometimes, but its definitely worth it in the end. You'll have a happier SSD and better user experience in the end.

    Just follow Batboy's guide and you will have a fully AW computer before you know it ;)
     
    Kamin_Majere, Mar 19, 2011
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