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    Replacement, swap HDD'S?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Msl747, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. Msl747

    Msl747 Notebook Consultant

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    When I receive my replacement 1400, should I just swap out the Hard Drives? I already have my life on this computer and don't really want to have to move everything again (Especially iTunes!) Will there be any disadvantages to doing this? Thanks.
     
    Msl747, Aug 17, 2007
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  2. ChaosKye

    ChaosKye Notebook Consultant

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    Uh... if you mean your desktop HD I can tell you now that won't work.

    //edit: wait i misunderstood that

    I don't know if Dell would like if you switched the HD. Really don't know if you could get in trouble for something like that or not.

    Disadvantages = warranty problems and also maybe Dell going "wtf this returned laptop has a diff part number"
     
    ChaosKye, Aug 17, 2007
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  3. BillGatesLacky

    BillGatesLacky Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm not sure what the Vista install would do either. It keys to certain components on your computer (hardware)... you may have to re-activate via the MS phone# and explain what you did.

    I've never tried it so I would be intrested in hearing what happens :D
     
    BillGatesLacky, Aug 17, 2007
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  4. Msl747

    Msl747 Notebook Consultant

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    hmmm, well maybe I will just wipe the old one and reinstall everything on the new one... iTunes will be a pain....
     
    Msl747, Aug 17, 2007
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