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    Can I swap hard drives between two 8560p laptops without any problems?

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by Min, Nov 20, 2012.

  1. Min

    Min Notebook Geek

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    I have two Elitebook 8560p laptops. One has SSD and the other has HDD. I would like to swap the hard drives between the two 8560p laptops. Is all I need to do is install the hard drives and it's good to go once I press the power button? Or do I have to do any configuring, or re-install Windows?

    Thanks
     
    Min, Nov 20, 2012
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    Min Notebook Geek

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    Thank you for taking the time to respond. I appreciate the information.

    One 8560p has an i7 and the other i5. That's the only difference.
     
    Min, Nov 21, 2012
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    With factory installs that isn't even necessary as the data is 100% same on both computers.
     
    KLF, Nov 22, 2012
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    That wouldn't matter either, as the data in the computer bios is still same saying "This is a HP computer with Windows 7". Rest of the needed bits are in the hard drive, certificate confirming HP computer and license code defining windows edition.
     
    KLF, Nov 23, 2012
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