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    Upgrading ThinkPad to SSD.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MYK, Dec 24, 2007.

  1. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I've decided on upgrading my X60s to SSD. I've heard that my processor won't accept the 160GB HDD and that I needed at least a core 2 duo to run it. Is it the same way with SSD? Would this work on the X60s from my sig? Also, how do you recommend I do this? What's the cheapest, easiest way to copy my HDD to the new SSD and would I lose access to the hidden partition (recovery blue button) or would it be copied onto the new SSD?

    Update: One last thing. This is 2.5", would it physically fit or would I need a 1.8"?
     
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  2. jedisolo

    jedisolo Notebook Deity

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    Don't buy that one it's to slow. It took me nearly 3 hours to install Windows XP on my NC8430.
     
    jedisolo, Dec 24, 2007
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    Someone fed you a bunch of bs. You don't need a different processor for any HDD/SSD.
     
    Soulburner, Dec 24, 2007
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  4. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    So a 200GB 7200rpm would be a better choice and would work?
     
    MYK, Dec 24, 2007
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    Jedi, after the installation, was it also slow or was it only that part that was slow? With booting and transferring files and so on?
     
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    Yeah it was slow while booting and transferring files.
     
    jedisolo, Dec 24, 2007
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    urgh! then I'm pulling the trigger on a 250GB 5400rpm hdd for 120$ (great deal from a friend of mine that bought it by mistake).
     
    MYK, Dec 24, 2007
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