Can this laptop be retrofitted with Windows7? Can the hard drive be replaced with a SDD Sata III hard drive? thanks.
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Hi there...I think its hard to go windows7...of course we can do it but...I suggest to stick to the windows 8 better. but before you install...try to download factory recovery DVD first in case.... If it is external..of course you can...anyway...good luck with your customization of your system.
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Yes it can be upgraded it's a 2.5" drive. The one it comes with(or at least mine) is Western Digital Model#: WD5000BPVT. Search that hard drive model and you will find all kinds of information about it. It is the one that is in it and the same form factor will have to replace it. Height 9.5mm Width 69.75mm Length 100.3mm
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The ram is soldered down so that amount you get is what you're stuck with. You can upgrade the hard drive and replace it with a solid state drive which makes the device faster, specifically the boot up time. I bought this laptop for my mom and replaced the hard drive with a Samsung 840 SSD with no issues. A SSD will also keep internal temperatures lower since the memory is flash (like your thumb drive/usb stick) vs. a hard drive which has moving parts.
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I tried to find information about the hard drive,but didn't have enough data.The model number of the old laptop would probably help.It does need to be a sata & preferably at least 160 gig.The voltage is o.k.I see from some of the other answers it should be sata & 160 gig.
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Yes it will fit in any newer laptop that has a sata drive. The software can be run by pretty much anyone capable of using a computer and an interface cable for external programming is privided with this model. You could probably look on youtube and search hard drive replacement under you base model and there will be a video that shows you how to open your computer and change the hard drive. Just use the samsung software to dupe the drive and then remove the old hard drive and replace with the new one. It is a pretty easy process. Turn the computer on and it should work immediately.
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hi. i was wondering how upgrading the hard drive went for you cuz i was thinking of doing it. also, did u buy ur hard drive off of ifixit's website if you did and does making imporvement dissuade any warranty on the laptop? thanx.
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It has been formatted from the factory as NTFS which works with Windows OS, including Windows 7. No need to worry.
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In order to install Windows 7, the HD would need to be reformatted. Then you would need to purchase a copy of Windows 7. Installing an SSD drive and RAM is relatively simple.
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Shouldn't be an issue. Sata III is backwards compatible. If you're able to fit your data, this SSD will make your older notebook fly. A most-impressive upgrade!
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You can install Windows 7, but you will need a Windows 7 Activation key and drivers for the laptop. That last part gets a little more complicated.
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I just bought this laptop and I'm having the same problem. It runs fine and suddenly freezes and nothing works. The only way out is a cold boot with a prolonged unsuccessful Windows 7 repair attempt. Any ideas how to correct this problem?
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You have to check with the vendor for exact configuration available. I got one with Win7 Pro 32bit, pre-installed. It came with a knock-off "Win 7 repair CD" and a DVD with a current "system image" for recovery of the operating system in the event the drive fails.
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This will not work. This is a SATA drive and you need PATA. Also, windows 7 will most likely NOT work on that laptop you have.
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I dont know that computer, but I had no issues installing in my laptop replacing an 80Gb drive. So long as the connector/drive type is the same - you should be good. Note: get an external SDD drive kit that's made to clone the drive - if you don't want to reinstall everything. It made install fast and simple.
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The RAM isn't replaceable it is soldered on the laptop. The Hard drive is replaceable. Just remember that Windows 8 is not on a cd but on the hard drive memory so you will have to use software to clone the files to your new hard drive.
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Not familiar w/ that notebook per se, but, assuming it already has a primary HDD, then must look to see if there's a spot for a secondary. You might also need mounting hardware: screws to attach the drive to some frame/bracket/"carrier" that then mounts the ensmble to the laptop. At least this is what I needed to add this drive as secondary to my Dell Latitude 3300 - only had a 60GB mSata HDD as original equip't. As for the drive itself, a terrific choice (whether as primary or secondary): quiet, fast, and well built (5 yr warranty!). Did I say fast? Hope this helps.
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Yes, that laptop uses a SATA connection for the hard drive...though it is half the size of the original hard drive in the system (250GB compared to 500GB for the original)