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    HD switch

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Locke Weltall, Jun 9, 2007.

  1. Locke Weltall

    Locke Weltall Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I have a ThinkPad T40, currently with a 40 GB HD. I have a faster (5400RPM) and larger (100 GB) 2.5 HD that will fit in there, but I need to know how to go about transferring my data to it. The unit is a refurbished business notebook and did not come with any discs. Everything is stored on the HD, with a recovery partition hidden on it.
    I'd really like to do this myself and avoid having to pay anyone to do it. Thanks!

    Locke
     
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    Locke Weltall Notebook Consultant

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    19 views and no one has a clue? :confused:
     
    Locke Weltall, Jun 9, 2007
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    tom1st Notebook Enthusiast

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    go to E Bay and go to: usb hard drive transfer case for notebooks
    there are numerous types ,but all you need is one on page 2 .It has a picture of a blue box with accessories Buy now for $4.99 It or lots others will tell you how. hope it helps you
     
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    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    In other words, what you need is a 2.5" external HD enclosure. You can put your HD in the enclosure and hook it up to your PC via USB or Firewire or cardbus or expresscard depending on the enclosure and use it as an external hard drive.
     
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