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    Exchanging SSD from M15X to M18X question...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by doc0075579, May 3, 2011.

  1. doc0075579

    doc0075579 Notebook Consultant

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    I am thinking about selling my M15x and getting an M18x. However, I would like to keep my Intl 320 SSD and all the stuff I have on it. Wondering what the process for this would be?
     
    doc0075579, May 3, 2011
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  2. eYe-I-aïe...

    eYe-I-aïe... Notebook Evangelist

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    Simply swap them ?
     
    eYe-I-aïe..., May 3, 2011
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    doc0075579 Notebook Consultant

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    Swap them, then reinstall all of the 18x drivers and Alienware stuff(Command Center)??
     
    doc0075579, May 3, 2011
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    orijin Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    lol d'oh!!!
     
    orijin, May 3, 2011
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    Zero989 Notebook Virtuoso

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    w7 + intel chipset should allow you to swap with no hassle

    if this was windows XP youd be screwed
     
    Zero989, May 3, 2011
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    FXi Notebook Deity

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    One of those lovely times when you can go "Win 7? Yes! Then no problem!" and be glad :)
     
    FXi, May 4, 2011
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