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    Difficult to change the Hard drive?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by grendelswr, Aug 12, 2009.

  1. grendelswr

    grendelswr Notebook Geek

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    Hey people. Just wondering if anyone has ever changed or replaced their hard drive on this system. I am going to buy one with a 500GB 7200 and I want to upgrade to the 256g ssd. Is it easier to change than the CPU?
     
    grendelswr, Aug 12, 2009
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  2. grendelswr

    grendelswr Notebook Geek

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    Sorry...... i'm talking about in the new m17x.
     
    grendelswr, Aug 12, 2009
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  3. the3vilGenius

    the3vilGenius 3vil knows no fear

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    I also wanna change my HDD to SSD in the nearby future so let's get this post going shall we :)
     
    the3vilGenius, Aug 12, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    no if you would search and /or read you will see the guide how to do it is in the service manual in the M1x sticky

    next time you have a question like this put it in the owners lounge
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 12, 2009
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  5. Jubal

    Jubal Notebook Consultant

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    It's not hard at all, much easier than replacing the CPU (Who I recommend The Moo's CPU guide for information on that).

    From babyhemi on this thread:

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    If you only ordered one hard drive and you need to add another one, chances are good that you'll need to order the hard drive caddy for it. From The Moo and/or inkjammer on this thread:

     
    Jubal, Aug 12, 2009
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    ill post pics since i have my nice new phone :p
     
    The_Moo™, Aug 12, 2009
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  7. airplaneman

    airplaneman Notebook Deity

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    What phone? :D
     
    airplaneman, Aug 12, 2009
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