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    Can I swap an HD from Toshiba Satellite to T60?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sfoanna, Jul 20, 2008.

  1. sfoanna

    sfoanna Notebook Geek

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    Hi all,

    I have two notebooks, both about one year old. I love the Lenovo, but it's 80 GB HD is completely full. The Toshiba is a piece of expensive crap, but it has a 250 GB HD (I think).

    Can I swap the two HDs? If I can, how? (need newbie directions) And how much would it cost? Would it just be better to spend the money on a new Lenovo?

    Thanks!
     
    sfoanna, Jul 20, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    As long as the connectors are the same I don't see a reason it would not work.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 20, 2008
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  3. Arki

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    Wouldn't operating system be an issue as well?
     
    Arki, Jul 20, 2008
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    djh01 Notebook Consultant

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    If they are both SATA or both PATA it will be fine.

    However, you will most likely need to reinstall the operating system.
     
    djh01, Jul 20, 2008
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    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    Yes it will most like be issue depend on how diffent hardwares you might need do xp repair and install driver for t60 but yes can
     
    andyasselin, Jul 20, 2008
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