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    HDD to SSD Transfer

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by thehunterooo, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. thehunterooo

    thehunterooo Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all, I currently have a M11x R1 and recently bought a 120GB OCZ Vertex SATA 2 SSD to replace my 240GB HDD. What is the best way to transfer my OS/Data to my new SSD? Would using a Sata 2 to Usb work by saving a backup onto the SSD and then using it? My COA got rubbed off the bottom so installing windows again will cost me dearly :(

    I also want to say thanks, there is a lot of helpful infomation here, the modding section is awesome!
     
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  2. CEUOTC

    CEUOTC Notebook Evangelist

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    Select the free version

    Fill in details and get 30 free days key, using the usb/sata connection should work :)

    Failing that do u have a ext DVD burner, if so make a recovery disk.

    Hope this helps.

    Regards

    C.
     
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  3. thehunterooo

    thehunterooo Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm I may just make the recovery disk and try that route, good idea.

    As for the Sata 2 to usb wire, I see on ebay and other sites that they just say sata to usb, would those work for sata 2 drives as well?

    Thanks for your help!
     
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  4. CEUOTC

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    I would see if any of your mates has a sata enclosure such as a Kingston SNA-DC/U which came with my old Kingston 128gb desktop upgrade kit. I guess that would be a safer route.

    However try the backup first via Windows 7 recovery or AW own inbuilt software.

    BTW don't have a m11x, mine still in the post :)

    Regards.

    C.
     
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    I once successfully did a Windows 7 Hard Drive Backup thing. It worked awesomely. I did have a problem but it was my fault. Just make sure you have a 3rd drive to store the backup.
     
    Descalzo, Apr 15, 2012
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    If you made the Alienrespawn back up it is a doddle.

    Make sure you use the USB 2.0 port after fitting the new SSD, power on, press F12, boot from USB stick jobs a good'un, connect old HDD and transfer you files.
     
    CEUOTC, Apr 17, 2012
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    Well I went a completely different route, I ended up buying a broken laptop that had a windows 7 home prem COA, so after installing it on my M9700 (my portable disc reader would not read my M11x home prem disc) I am now up and running on a fresh install :D

    I will make some backups/respawns though, installing windows is such a pain on a M9700 that overheats for no reason....Thank you everyone for the help.
     
    thehunterooo, Apr 18, 2012
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