I've looked around and the few answers I do find range from it's impossible, to it's possible but you need to set up a "Virtual Machine" do partitions on the external hard drive, etc.
This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question 7. Report abuse. Home Edition. Get Help. Do I need TPM? Technical Details. Mass Deployment. Known Issues. Live booting has performance and storage limitations and does not support updates, so we recommend that you only use this method temporary testing.
If you are planning to live boot, skip to Initial Setup. Initiate Installation: Left-click on the clock at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Within the menu that appears: Click on Install OS as shown below:. Acknowledge Disclaimer: On the next prompt, you will be warned to backup all existing data on the device as proceeding with the installation will wipe all data on your device.
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Popular in Computer Data. Giriprasad Gunalan. Moazzam Tiwana. AN DY. Nitin Soni. James Liu. Depending on the laptop, the hard drive may be secured in place with screws. Remove all screws holding the laptop in place. Remove the existing hard drive if necessary. Slide it out from the connection port that it is attached to. There may be a release latch or ribbon you pull to disconnect the hard drive.
The hard drive will pop back about half an inch, allowing you to remove it from its housing. You may also need to disconnect your hard drive from a wire or cable. It's best to place your old hard drive somewhere safe in case you need to retrieve data off of it. Insert your new hard drive. Ensure that you insert it with the correct side facing out, then press it firmly into the connectors.
Do not force the hard drive, or you may damage the connectors. If you had to remove screws to remove the original hard drive, screw them back in as well. Use a screw to secure the SSD to the motherboard. Connect any wires that you unplugged. If you had to detach any wires or cables from the original hard drive, reattach them to the new hard drive. Close back up your laptop. Replace the bottom of the case and any screws holding it in place.
If you needed to disconnect any ribbons or cables to remove the bottom panel, be sure to reconnect them before closing the laptop. Do hard drives come with the needed cables or will I need to purchase them separately? They don't. You either get the cables with the motherboard or you buy them separately.
Not Helpful 1 Helpful Can I take an old hard drive out of one computer and put it in as a backup storage drive in a new computer with a different operating system? You'll have to reformat your hard drive, but yes, you can use that hard drive as extra storage for almost any PC. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 5.
Talking to a tech professional like a specialist at a store selling computers and related items would be best. However, the word 'need' is misleading, as you can use a lot of different hard drives in some laptops. Not Helpful 6 Helpful 9. I have replaced a hard drive that's fully loaded, but my PC cannot recognize it. I am told to reboot, but either the screen is blank or I am told to replace my battery, which doesn't help either. What should I do. If by "fully loaded," you mean that you have taken out a hard drive from a different computer that had the operating system already installed on it and put it into a new computer, this unfortunately will not work.
The drivers that were installed with the operating system on your older computer are almost certainly not compatible with the drivers needed for your new computer. You will have to back up all of your stored data desktop, documents, downloads, music, photos, videos, etc. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 4. Try to find screws that will match the necessary size, either in a shop or online.
A friend or colleague might also have some spare ones you could use. You can also connect the laptop's hard drive without any screws. The connection is quite firm, but it's still safer with screws since they ensure that the connection between the drive and laptop doesn't come loose.
Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3. Try to fix it. However, if it doesn't load Windows then it's best you take it in to a specialist, most have programs that run from a disk that can check for errors, or they can fix mechanical faults or tell you to buy a new one.
If you still have a receipt, maybe ask for a new one. Not Helpful 9 Helpful 8. You need a Phillips screwdriver to open your computer although most desktops have thumbscrews , and if you are installing an SSD drive, then you might need a 2. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Hard drives emit heat when they are running. If your computer has multiple hard drive bays, consider positioning your hard drives so that there is empty space between them to help keep your computer running cooler.
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Pay close attention to static electricity when working with the inner components of your computer. You can use an anti-static strip or touch the screw on an active light switch cover to ground yourself before touching the components and cables inside your computer.
Not all computers will support having their hard drives replaced, especially in the case of laptops.
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