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    Lenovo X61 Tablet - HD Replacement?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Tom F, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. Tom F

    Tom F Newbie

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    I just ordered a Lenovo X61 Tablet from Lenovo's "refurbished" section.
    It has everything I want, and although the HD is 160Gb, it runs only 5,400 rpm. I would have liked a faster drive (7,200 RPM), but refurbished buyers can't be too picky!
    When I get this tablet, I'd like to replace the drive in the tablet with a faster one, and then use the tablet HD as a 2nd HD in Lenovo's ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter (MPN: 40Y8725) inside my Ultrabase.
    Of course I'd like to take the Vista Business OS off the old drive, and put it on the new one I plan to install in the tablet.
    1) Is all this possible?
    2) What will I need to get it done? (Will Norton Ghost move Windows from one HD to another?)
    3) Is it worth it?
    Thanks in advance for your help - I've always found these forums extremely useful!
    - Tom
     
    Tom F, Jan 27, 2008
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  2. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    Of course I'd like to take the Vista Business OS off the old drive, and put it on the new one I plan to install in the tablet.
    1) Is all this possible?

    Yes!

    2) What will I need to get it done? (Will Norton Ghost move Windows from one HD to another?)

    The Ghost Silliness can be totally forgotten. Vista Business and Ultimate have Everything you will need.

    You would need a Vista Distribution DVD and Be able to boot it.

    Vista's Complete PC Backup will also make a copy of your R&R patrtition.

    3) Is it worth it? - Probably... depending in how much software you have installed.

    Thanks in advance for your help - I've always found these forums extremely useful!
     
    Renee, Jan 27, 2008
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