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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Can be retrofitted for Windows 7, but check the warranty first. Don't know about the hard drive.
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Yes you can. here is a link to see what kind of SSD drive available for this laptop http://drivesolutions.com/cgi/shop/ug2store.cgi?command=listitems&kind=hpl&pos=0&type=itemid&itemid=hpl283 Good luck, this laptop totally worth it.
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changing the drive is easy, any SSD SATA would do. I would go about 250g or bigger if you can afford it. Don't forget to clone from the original to get all the proper drivers .
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I purchased this HD to replace the original hard drive of my HP PAVILLION dv7-1243cl - if you have removed your hard drive you will see a label with details about the drive - it would appear this drive works with your laptop - I suggest you contact the vendor to confirm - the vendor supposedly warranties HD for 1-3 years - Link-Tronics . 12630 Westminster Ave. #A, Santa Ana, CA 92706. Phone:714-554-8677. Hour: M-F 10AM-6PM. Founded in 1994 - my new HD has been working okay now for about 6 months - you will have to reinstall WINDOWS - hope you have system disks or image. I luckily located a 3rd party that had WINDOWS 7 OS for sale otherwise I would have been out of luck.
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Highly doubtful. Win 95 is not the real problem. But a PC old enough to still have Win 95 almost certainly lacks the SATA interface needed for this drive.
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I think most modern laptops in the last 5 plus years will work with this hard drive. My bet is it will. The issue to consider is how will you use the hard drive? Will you image your old drive or install a fresh build?
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From what I was able to quickly google about your laptop, it uses a SATA (Serial ATA) hard drive. This just means the type of pin connectors your laptop uses to connect the hard drive. There is also UATA (Ultra ATA) the other major type. Some laptops have propriotary ports called ZIF connectors, which wouldnt work with this. Double check your hard drive type and if its SATA, it should work fine. Here's a website that explains it: http://www.computershopper.com/laptops/howto/replace-your-laptop-s-hard-drive Here's another site that goes into more detail if you are interested: http://www.geeks.com/techtips/2005/techtips-010605.htm
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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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Yes, I replaced the HD with a 256 Samsung EVO (not pro) for around $150 on Amazon. I also swapped the 4GB RAM stick for an 8GB PNY RAM Stick... usually around $60-$65. These upgrades speed the laptop considerably!
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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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If sold or refurb by dell: warranty. Basic software. Windows 7 reinstall disc. You can male any other system disk on laptop by partitioning part of the hdd
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This HD will not fit in a laptop. it is too large physically and the plugs are wrong. It is designed for a desktop and will not work in older desktops which use the wide data cables. It is a SATA drive not an IDE drive. I replaced a HD in a Win 7 desktop and it worked great.
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Yes, this is only the case, you will have to buy the sata disk (HDD of SDD). Remember to get the correct height for it, if not do what I did, I just had a 1TB drive, install it and put tape around it to keep it secure until I get a new drive with the correct height.//
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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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Yes you can. Check out this post for more in-depth discussion regarding this. Page 12 has a good, step-by-step process for replacing and installing a new SSD. http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/724622-aspire-v7-482pg-9884-a.html
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if it is possible to upgrade. There is a video on YouTube showing how to open the laptop and do the replacement. there is also a guide that describes the procedure on page Lenovo Support.
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Yes we can upgrade the HDD to a 1 TB hard drive. We are a Microsoft Certified Refurbisher and regularly upgrade thousands of Toughbooks for our clients! If you need any assistance or custom configuration please contact us! - Tough Rugged Laptops