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    Cloning HDD to SSD

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Repoman20, May 27, 2013.

  1. Repoman20

    Repoman20 Notebook Geek

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    I'm considering replacing my HDD with an SSD but I just had a couple of questions. Is it as simple as dumping the contents onto an external then copying it back onto the SSD after I install it? I don't have a windows 8 install cd because I got a digital copy, but I still have the key for it. How would I get the OS back onto the blank SSD?

    Thanks for any help

    Edit: Maybe burning the windows 8 iso to a DVD would suffice as an install disc. Also, standard 2.5" drive will fit an np9150 right?
     
    Repoman20, May 27, 2013
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  2. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    It is HIGHLY recommended to do a CLEAN, FRESH install of windows on your SSD rather than a clone or transfers of any sort, for stability and other reasons. Yes install windows the old fashion way... :)

    Yes a standard notebook 2.5 drive should fit into your NP9150.
     
    Larry@LPC-Digital, May 27, 2013
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  3. Seanzky

    Seanzky Notebook Evangelist

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    If you have too much stuff to install and you'd rather not do a fresh install, I highly recommend Macrium Reflect Free. Yup, it's free and the clone is 1:1.
     
    Seanzky, May 27, 2013
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  4. Tmets

    Tmets De-evolving to Amoeba

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    You do often get clone software with the SSD, I did with my 830. I agree with Larry though, a clean install is preferable. It's a good opportunity to clear out the junk as well, even if it takes longer.
     
    Tmets, May 27, 2013
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  5. trvelbug

    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    i second marcium reflect. painfless cloning.
    although i used samsung's migration software to actually clone my 840, i use reflect to backup my ssd and data drive on a regular basis.
     
    trvelbug, May 27, 2013
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  6. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    IF you decide to go the cloning route, make sure you align the SSD prior.

    Here is a rundown on doing so.

    But I do agree that a fresh/clean install is the preferred approach (in which case, yes: you would need to burn a copy of Windows 8 and boot off of the disc/k). Physically installing the SSD is simple enough. :)

    BTW, copying your data is not the same as cloning a drive, so while copying is fine for backup purposes...
    This will not re-install your OS. :)
     
    Prostar Computer, May 28, 2013
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