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    Problem with replacing a hard drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by iamsevenup, Jun 4, 2010.

  1. iamsevenup

    iamsevenup Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an old sony z whose hard drive does not work. I am thinking about buying a cheap used one to get the laptop working again. The problem is, the laptop came with win xp and no recovery disc. My roommate has a retail copy of windows xp sp x(cant remember), can I just install the windows using that disc and use the product key on the back of the laptop?
     
    iamsevenup, Jun 4, 2010
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It's unlikely a OEM key will work with a retail CD, but it don't hurt to try.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 4, 2010
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  3. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    I've used them no problem. You will probally have to validate over the phone. I have read where others weren't able due to too many copies on different computers, ymmv.
     
    hydra, Jun 4, 2010
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  4. JimGoose

    JimGoose Notebook Consultant

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    doesn't hurt to call sony, maybe they'll send u a recovery cd even if it's out of warranty
     
    JimGoose, Jun 4, 2010
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