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    Dell Inspiron 17r se SSD and HDD

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by PortgasDAce, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. PortgasDAce

    PortgasDAce Newbie

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    I have a Dell Inspiron 17r se and I've decided to buy a 120gb SSD. I want to use the SSD for windows and programs. I want to keep my HDD and use it for data storage. (my version does not include msata and I don't plan to buy one)

    Now this is what I want to do:

    - Remove HDD
    - Install SSD in the 1st bay
    - Clean install windows and drivers with the 2 CDs I got when I bought the laptop
    - Close the laptop
    - Put the HDD in the 2nd bay
    - Start the laptop
    - Remove windows and driver files from HDD (I want to keep other files)

    But I have some questions:

    - Will this proces work?
    - I absolutely do not want to lose my files in my HDD, so I'm asking if I handle it as explained above, will I be able to keep my files on the HDD?

    Feel free to inform me about problems that could occur, because I'm quite a newby when it's about pc stuff.
    Any additional information and help is really appreciated!
     
  2. SAiLO

    SAiLO Notebook Evangelist

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    You should be able to do it.
    The one problem you can come across is the secure boot.
    You may have to set it in UEFI.