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    Seagate Momentus XT in M17X R2?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by I Never Relax, Jan 3, 2011.

  1. I Never Relax

    I Never Relax Notebook Consultant

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    Would it be possible to install the HDD above into the laptop on the first boot (as in, can I just replace the standard 640 GB HDD before booting up and just insert the Windows 7 installation disc after that with no issues)?

    Also, would I need an additional cable if I buy a bare drive off New Egg?
     
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    If you mean swapping the 640Gb HDD with the Seagate one and fresh install windows 7 on it then YES!
     
    katalin_2003, Jan 3, 2011
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    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    your M17X R2 can have both hard drives installed as well.

    and you can boot off the Xt ince you install Windows on it.

    So Install the XT drive, Install Windows, Install updated Drivers, then put the old 640 Gb drive back in.

    You can leave the OS on the old drive as well, and if the XT ever fails you could boot off the old drive if needed.
     
    dave-p, Jan 3, 2011
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