How easy it to install an SSD in replace of the stock hdd?
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The stock HDD is revealed just by unscrewing the backplate on the bottom of the laptop. Replacing it is as easy as unscrewing 4 (maybe 6) off the caddy and HDD, and reverse to screw in the new SSD
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Hello Pedro, you can install any current SSD size, I would recommend 128 or 256 GB better, thanks.
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Yes you can. Check out this post for more in-depth discussion regarding this. Page 12 has a good, step-by-step process for replacing and installing a new SSD. http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/724622-aspire-v7-482pg-9884-a.html
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No, this is SATA; IDE is defunct. You can use that old drive as a paper weight. Also get a Solid State Drive and enjoy about 10x improvement in hard drive speed. SSDs are worth every penny.
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Absolutely. Use Carbon Copy Cloner and that will work great. However, I would just take the old HDD and stick it in a drawer as a backup drive, get another SSD and use it as external super fast storage.
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I wouldn't bother. You could easily buy an ssd and ram and do it yourself quite easily if your at all familiar with computers.
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You probably need to put them into 3.5" brackets, but electronically there is nothing stopping you from replacing the HDDs with SSDs.
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The new drive MUST have at least the same capacity as the original drive. In other words, the SSD drive must be equal to 300GB or more for it to wor, regardless of how much data you have on the original drive.
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Sure, actually that is what I'm doing with my old HDD. You can do it with your SSD.
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Yes, it is a msata SSD and can be upgraded. You can Google it or go to YouTube and there are videos in how to do it.
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If you intend to replace an existing hard drive, the capacity of the SSD needs to be equal to or larger than you existing drive or the data transfer will not work. You will also need the Crucial SSD Install Kit CTSSDINSTALLAC which retails for $25 US.
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I've done this a couple times. The best way is to get a cheap usb external enclosure from macsales.com or newegg, then put your new SSD into it. Use a program for your mac like Carbon Copy Cloner and create a mirror image of your current hard drive. Then I usually search Youtube, or find step by step installation instructions on ifixit.com for my specific model of MBP. Good luck!
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I haven't messed with the hdd yet, so I don't know about installing a ssd. The 2 blank memory slots are very easy to access and you can quickly plug in more RAM.
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Pretty much out of the question. You could put a larger SSD in place of the original. The USB 3 port gives excellent performance with a compatible external drive.
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I would recommend using one on Thecus's compatibility list: http://www.thecus.com/download/compatibility/hdd/N4520SERIES_N2800_N4800_N4800Eco_N5550_N4510U_N7510_HDD_SSD_list.pdf Also consider that Enterprise rated drives will last longer and potentially perform a bit faster, but might not be worth the price bump for just backups.
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No to both questions. It is theoretically possible to do the SSD thing if you are an knowledgeable disassembler, because there is not removeable panel for the hard drive. RAM is out of the question, because it is soldered in, not in a clip. Sounds like you want a different product.
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Or you can use a program like SuperDuper and duplicate your hard drive directly onto the SSD