I want to replace a HD on one of these with SSD. How does one get Win to the SSD? Have to buy a whole new version of Windows?
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Make a backup of your current drive with the backup software built into windows.Your going to need 3 DVDS to do so.After the backup is made,you can install your SSD.Then reinstall the backup you just made to the SSD.That will put just windows back onto the SSD drive,and nothing else.If you want to copy the whole drive.Check out the link. It may help you decide on how you want to do it. http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid+state-drive-without-reinstalling-windows
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a)install SSD in the external USB enclosure B)Install clone software on current acer drive c) connect SSD to usb on Acer and clone d)then remove current drive in acer and install SSD and enjoy!
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No, you just need a cloning software to have an exact image of your current Acer drive. its like making an exact copy and presto you just replace it and start! No new licensing etc. There is Norton ghost, Acronis true image or the free DriveImage XML's @ http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm
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Oh you also will need an external drive enclosure for the SDD drive to CLONE . see here @ amazon type in search "EXTERNAL DRIVE ENCLOSURE" Approx. $6
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You can leave the existing harddrive in it and add drives. Mine is one year older and has spots for 3 msata drives, plus the existing hhd. Rest is upgradeable also (video, wifi/bluetooth). I just upgraded my wifi to AC for $32, my msata 128g crucial drive was $97. This model has 4 ram slots the MSI site says 3 ssd slots.. has killer double shot lan/wifi. Turbo fan with just a button push. I love mine. I converted the new msata to the boot drive and use the existing for storage.
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When I got mine what I did was download a free copy of Macrium Reflect, then use the clone option. I had to call Microsoft to reactivate, but it was really easy (it was only on 1 computer - that's the only question they asked). Then I installed the Samsung Magician software, and told it to change all of Window's settings to maximum performance for a SSD.
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Yesthose are all pretty universal these days so by all means feel free to upgrade to SSD :)Enjoy :)
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Probably get an SSD on Amazon although I have never owned one. I would not recommnd replacement on your own.
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You should be able to connect this drive and then redirect your download to this drive. You should be able to do this through the W7 download page or you could redirect your default download location through your browser. The bigger question to you will be whether you have enough room on your primary drive to do the upgrade. Another option would be to move most of your personal files from your original drive to this external drive freeing up space on your primary drive to download and upgrade Windows. Depends on what you want. Personally, I would at least use the external drive as a backup/copy for your personal files in case your upgrade goes badly.
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As long as you don't change the motherboard, you're OK. I have changed out both my laptop and desktop (OS) hard drives to SSDs with no problem.There is a Microsoft Licensing FAQ on this --- it's under Refurbished/Used PCs.http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx#fbid=ZeL6n4MrK8a
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You can chose your own operating system. Then just load it on , we used a windows OS. Yea, you can use a SSD that fits your size and needs. Really easy unit to use .
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Pretty much out of the question. You could put a larger SSD in place of the original. The USB 3 port gives excellent performance with a compatible external drive.
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Mmm ,,, What install/set Bios?? ... I put mine in and the system recognized it as drive g: and Done. Could be a bad drive as Andre says ... Try formating. My Sys is Win7/63bit HP Elite. If your replacing C: then use the transfer program from WD Free and works great.
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I just saw that it's Windows 7 you want to go to. It's the same procedure basically. You need to get your data off that system if possible. You'll also need a Windows 7 install disk.
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Actually, Lenovo doesn't even sell this one on their site. I've only seen it available via retail channels. If you're feeling adventurous, there's a service manual available online that shows how to replace the HDD and you can always upgrade. Also worth noting is that the SD port is supposed to be UHS1 so you can add in a high speed SD card. I bought an inexpensive UHS1 card (64 gigs for $29) and it tested at 22 megabytes per second, but with higher end cards, you could add 128 gigs at 60ish megabytes per second. That would be plenty fast for any storage use and you wouldn't need to open up the machine.
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You don't. Just follow the instructions to do a restore (disk clone) and the new ssd is just like the old ssd. Once you complete the new ssd installation, then perform the in-place upgrade as you would normally.
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Also of note, this has an MSATA slot which is MUCH EASIER to access (just remove 1 panel on the back) than getting to the hard drive bay to replace the hard drive. I would recommend buying an MSATA card instead of and SSD if you don't already have the SSD. I did this and just left the 500GB stock hard drive for extra storage. You can see how much work goes into replacing the actual Hard Drive on Youtube.
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It's not an option with this version. You have to wipe the hard drive and install Windows 7 from scratch. So try and save your data off another drive or usb device.
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Actually I have Windows 8.21 on my computer, functioning as Windows 7. I have two drives, that way I protect my software and can use a clone to copy it to the other drive and keep them up to date that way. Mine is a 1 TB solid state, quiet and very fast. Cost nearly $500.
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Yes. Should you so choose, you can have the optical drive replaced with an SSD and run your system from the SSD. So much faster!