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    Installing an SSD on the Ideapad Y580

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by flawless2c, Apr 30, 2013.

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    flawless2c Notebook Geek

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    Hello!

    I have just ordered a Samsung 840 Pro 256 GB SSD. I intend to replace the stock 500GB 7200RPM harddrive that came with my Y580 with it. However, I have never done anything like this before (replacing a laptop's HD).

    Is there anything special I need to know/do? I have already backed up all of my data. Is it as simple as removing the old hard-drive, replacing it with the 840 Pro, and then installing Windows and all of that? I am also going to back up all the applications and drivers that are on the "Lenovo" partition of my current HD, and install those on the new hard-drive.

    Am I missing anything here? If any of you guys who have already done this could provide me with any additional tips/advice, I would greatly appreciate it!
     
    flawless2c, Apr 30, 2013
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