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    Is my Procedure correct? HD + RAM

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by DrPangloss, Mar 19, 2009.

  1. DrPangloss

    DrPangloss Notebook Guru

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    I'm installing a new hard drive and RAM into my SL400.

    First, do nothing. (there's nothing I want to keep on the old HD.)

    Second. Pull out the old HD, slip in the new one.

    Third. Pull out the RAM and put the new ones in.

    Forth. Turn it on with OS disk in the drive and install.

    Finished.


    Is that it? Sounds very simple .... 10 mins?

    Actually, first I have to find the HD and RAM I guess. Yes, it's true, I don't know what I'm doing. :D
     
    DrPangloss, Mar 19, 2009
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  2. CrazyTasty

    CrazyTasty Notebook Consultant

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    It doesn't really matter which you install first, but I'd probably install the RAM first and test it before swapping the HD.
     
    CrazyTasty, Mar 19, 2009
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  3. DrPangloss

    DrPangloss Notebook Guru

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    Thanks...

    RAM worked a treat!!

    Now HD. Do I need to change boot priorities to Disk or anything before I change it over?

    ANy other tips?

    Thanks again
     
    DrPangloss, Mar 19, 2009
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Give a whirl. You can always pit the old one back in.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 19, 2009
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  5. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Just swap them (I would recommend turning off the computer and removing the battery first). There is no other trick required.

    You shouldn't need to change boot priorities either as the old hard drive and new hard drive use the same interface.
     
    jonlumpkin, Mar 19, 2009
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