Upgrading (Swapping) Notebook Hard Drive

[rjoa]

Does anyone have any advice to upgrade/swap a notebook hard drive? I would like to retain my existing OS/data without having to reinstall everything.

Caveats... I only have a single notebook and it only supports one internal drive. Also, I would like to avoid buying an external enclosure.

Thanks.

 

[deathwalker]

This is the little puppy you need. Its a USB to IDE adapter. Simply attach your new drive to it..start your system up and use any number of available imaging programs to image your old drive over to the new one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812156101

 

[AmigaMan]

Originally posted by: rjoa
Does anyone have any advice to upgrade/swap a notebook hard drive? I would like to retain my existing OS/data without having to reinstall everything.

Caveats... I only have a single notebook and it only supports one internal drive. Also, I would like to avoid buying an external enclosure.

Thanks.

External USB enclosures for 2.5" HD's are only like $10+s/h at Newegg, surely you can afford that...

I have this exact model and have used it for over a year now with no problems on several laptops.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817155704

 

[vegetation]

Use the enclosure then download Acronis Trueimage to do an exact mirror of your drive. Works without a hitch. Do NOT use Norton ghost -- they are running a scam that advertises the same but leave your drive literally hanging when you try to boot.