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Replacing HDD, installing Win 7 in Toshiba laptop

Started by warrenpizza , Jul 25 2013 04:41 PM

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Posted 25 July 2013 - 04:41 PM

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New to this, so seeking guidance. Help appreciated.

The hard drive crashed; I'd like to replace it and install Win 7.

The drive's a Toshiba HDD2L01, a 2.5-inch SATA; 750 GB, 5400 RPM.

First question: Is it as simple as replacing the HD, booting up and installing Win 7?

Second question: If it is that simple, can I safely use a different 2.5-inch SATA (e.g. Seagate 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive)?

Thanks.
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Posted 25 July 2013 - 05:18 PM

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I decided to go ahead and order. Hope I don't destroy the laptop in the attempt to fix it.
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Posted 26 July 2013 - 02:36 AM

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New to this, so seeking guidance. Help appreciated.

The hard drive crashed; I'd like to replace it and install Win 7.

The drive's a Toshiba HDD2L01, a 2.5-inch SATA; 750 GB, 5400 RPM.

First question: Is it as simple as replacing the HD, booting up and installing Win 7?

Hi :welcome:

Yes.
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Posted 26 July 2013 - 08:27 AM

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New to this, so seeking guidance. Help appreciated.

The hard drive crashed; I'd like to replace it and install Win 7.

The drive's a Toshiba HDD2L01, a 2.5-inch SATA; 750 GB, 5400 RPM.

First question: Is it as simple as replacing the HD, booting up and installing Win 7?

Hi :welcome:

Yes.


Thanks. And thanks for replying.
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