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    just wondering about upgrading a hdd

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by darth_laidher, Oct 31, 2006.

  1. darth_laidher

    darth_laidher Notebook Evangelist

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    im just wondering so i know in the future when i do decide to upgrade my hdd.
    ive replaced hdd's in desktops before and thats a piece of cake but since im not familiar with doing it to laptops is it hard.

    i noticed when i opened the bottom of the case where the hdd is it looked like it had some type of paper attached to it on the top i didnt mess with it i just but the lid back on it.
     
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    It's not too hard. Probably faster than a desktop hard drive upgrade once you get the case off, etc. Just make sure the power is off, it's unplugged and the battery is removed. There may be a label over the drive itself, but it should either be removable or come out with the drive.
     
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    i dont know what it was it covered most of the top of the hdd it looked like paper but i could be wrong i didnt wanna screw with it. yeah no doubt unplug everything and or take out the battery.
     
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    Not sure I understand, I have never seen paper. Perhaps some pics would help.

    You will find the hard disk in the caddy, so unscrew the caddy, take the old hard disk out, pop the new one in, screw the caddy back in, and you are done. Make sure it is detected, and then install Windows.
     
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    i'll take some pics when i have some time.
     
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