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    Installing a new hard drive.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Killerkrack, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. Killerkrack

    Killerkrack Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a clevo np8660tu with a 160gb hard drive installed right now. How easy would it be to install the Seagate Momentus 320gb hard drive I've been looking at? Is it as easy as just pulling the old hard drive out and putting the new one in then running the vista boot disc? Or is it more complex than this? Keep in mind that I just purchased this laptop and have no interest in saving anything on the current hard drive since their is basically nothing on it.
     
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Yes HDD replacement from a hardware stand point is unplug, plug in. Software just make sure you have OS and driver disks (old school) recovery disks. I do not know if your OEM includes all disks or expects you to burn some. Check the documentation or call or just wait sure someone will give step by step for that model.

    But yes easy should not have any trouble.
     
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    Thanks a bunch.
     
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