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    G50VT-A1 HD on G74SX-XR1?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by haniunited, Sep 4, 2011.

  1. haniunited

    haniunited Notebook Consultant

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    So I'm thinking of ordering a G74SX-XR1 but I couldn't help but notice the horribly slow 5400 RPM drive that's inside it.

    I currently have the G50VT-A1 with 2 x 250GB drives and I was wondering if I can shove them inside the new G47 and make them work, somehow?

    Is it possible?

    Thanks.
     
    haniunited, Sep 4, 2011
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Yes you will be able to move the drives over, but you will want to reinstall the OS.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Sep 6, 2011
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    Userdude Notebook Enthusiast

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    I purchased the XR1....
    Installed a WD scorpio Black 500 gb in the second drive bay .
    Used the free acronis Wd version from the Wd website , to clone the OS, onto the new harddrive.

    Then from the bios option , changed the boot option , from disc 0 ,to sisc 1

    Works like a charm
     
    Userdude, Sep 6, 2011
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