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    Upgrading HD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by koei, Sep 6, 2006.

  1. koei

    koei Newbie

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    I just received my Z61p few days ago and I must say it's awesome. However, I do have a thought to upgrade the Hitachi HD to something else that's even quieter. Can anyone give me some info as on which HD is the quietest avaliable and if I need to clone the HD image onto the new one if I do buy it? Thanks.
     
    koei, Sep 6, 2006
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Hitach drives are a bit louder than most. If you were considering a new drive, i would suggest a Seagate, as they are quite enough. Make sure that the hard disk change won't void your warranty. Hope this helps.
     
    Zero, Sep 6, 2006
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  3. glentium

    glentium Notebook Evangelist

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    Regarding 100GB 7200 harddrives of both Hitachi and Seagate, you might want to take a look at this:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=1339096
    and this:
    http://www.laptoplogic.com/reviews/detail.php?id=80&part=glance

    Both reviews give a draw between the competing Hitachi and Seagate harddrives. But I went for the Seagate model because it's comparatively quieter. The five years warranty is also a plus. Though Hitachi is relatively faster, real world differences might not be very noticeable.
     
    glentium, Sep 6, 2006
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  4. koei

    koei Newbie

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    Would I have to just clone the old HD onto the new HD on another machine and install it? I am not so familiar with migrating HD so need to make sure.
     
    koei, Sep 7, 2006
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  5. glentium

    glentium Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah, that is one way of doing it..
     
    glentium, Sep 7, 2006
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    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    Here you go. A guide from Cnet I viewed a while ago. Exactly what you are doing. A 4:00 minute video included. http://help.cnet.com/Desktops/9602-12576_39-0.html?tag=tip-2504803&nodeId=3118&messageID=2504803&kw=Desktops

    What Cnet used. Has cloning software included with the enclosure and USB 2.0 cable. http://reviews.cnet.com/EZ_Upgrade_Universal_Notebook_Hard_Drive_Upgrade_Kit_with_Hi_Speed_USB_2_0_enclosure_and_cloning_software/4505-3014_7-30536726.html?tag=txt

    The guide will show you everything.
     
    Qhs, Sep 7, 2006
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