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    Internal HDD

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Crowley2016, Jul 10, 2013.

  1. Crowley2016

    Crowley2016 Newbie

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    Hello,

    I have a NP700Z7C-S01US Samsung laptop, and I am sure many of you know that the hard drive for this model is a bit sluggish. So, I found this post and was going to upgrade to a 100 gb SSD. My question is can I convert the internal HDD to an external drive? Also, is this the correct model I would need?

    Thanks for reading.

    Edit:

    I also found this would it work?

    Thanks again.
     
    Crowley2016, Jul 10, 2013
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The 2.5" USB 3.0 caddy should work OK.

    However, unless you frequently use the optical drive then another option is to mount the HDD in the optical drive bay as discussed in this thread.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 10, 2013
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  3. Crowley2016

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    Awesome I will definitely do this!

    Thanks
     
    Crowley2016, Jul 10, 2013
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    Go for it -- huge improvement!
     
    baroninkjet2, Jul 11, 2013
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  5. Crowley2016

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    Soo, I did it.... Totally worth it, the increase in speed is just fantastic!
     
    Crowley2016, Jul 16, 2013
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    Thanks for the update.

    Which SSD did you install and where did you put the old HDD?

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 16, 2013
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