I bought a very nice CF-31 MK5 and would like to replace the 256GB SSD with a 2 TB SSD I have arriving tomorrow. I can't believe how little there is on the internet on how to do this as far as reinstalling windows on a new SSD and getting the drivers installed.
I have the driver packs for the laptop and the wireless card, the guy I bought it from put them in folders for me to put on a thumb drive.
I just need simple step by step instructions. Anybody have a document they can email me or copy and paste here?
Thanks everyone!
Pat
Need some help: How to replace 256 GB with 2 TB on MK5?
Re: Need some help: How to replace 256 GB with 2 TB on MK5?
What OS?
You can also use cloning software to transfer your current install to the new SSD and wouldn't have to re-install anything.
You can also use cloning software to transfer your current install to the new SSD and wouldn't have to re-install anything.
CF-28 MK2,Mk3 / CF-29 Mk3 / CF-30 MK2 / CF-25 Mk1 ATI / CF-19 MK3/Mk3/Mk5 / CF-U1 Mk1,Mk2 / CF-M34 Mk7/Mk3 / CF-17 Mk1 / CF-07
Voodoo Envy M355 / M360 / M515 / M780 / U703 / Voodoo Hexx / Voodoo Idol / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 "signed case" / Voodoo Omen
Alienware M11x R1, Alienware 17 R5
Voodoo Envy M355 / M360 / M515 / M780 / U703 / Voodoo Hexx / Voodoo Idol / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 "signed case" / Voodoo Omen
Alienware M11x R1, Alienware 17 R5
Re: Need some help: How to replace 256 GB with 2 TB on MK5?
I was going to just do Windows 10 for now. The guy I bought the Toughbook from is a police officer who has a side business with these things and is sending me a version of Windows 11 on a thumb drive that I want to keep and install later. For now just Windows 10 Pro. I have thought about cloning software but don't know exactly how to do it. Is there cloning software with instructions that will guide you through it?
Re: Need some help: How to replace 256 GB with 2 TB on MK5?
I have used acronis myself. But there are several other options.
It's pretty much plug in your new ssd into the usb port on your computer using a adapter. Then follow the pop up guide of the software. Then just install your new SSD.
It's pretty much plug in your new ssd into the usb port on your computer using a adapter. Then follow the pop up guide of the software. Then just install your new SSD.
CF-28 MK2,Mk3 / CF-29 Mk3 / CF-30 MK2 / CF-25 Mk1 ATI / CF-19 MK3/Mk3/Mk5 / CF-U1 Mk1,Mk2 / CF-M34 Mk7/Mk3 / CF-17 Mk1 / CF-07
Voodoo Envy M355 / M360 / M515 / M780 / U703 / Voodoo Hexx / Voodoo Idol / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 "signed case" / Voodoo Omen
Alienware M11x R1, Alienware 17 R5
Voodoo Envy M355 / M360 / M515 / M780 / U703 / Voodoo Hexx / Voodoo Idol / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 "signed case" / Voodoo Omen
Alienware M11x R1, Alienware 17 R5
Re: Need some help: How to replace 256 GB with 2 TB on MK5?
I got it done!!! I had an old ssd enclosure I forgot I had and the new 2TB Crucial ssd drive allowed me to use Acronis and it worked GREAT!!! Cloned the drive and now I am just testing it right now even as I type here. This is the way...
Re: Need some help: How to replace 256 GB with 2 TB on MK5?
Next step is to decide if you just want to back up a image. Then keep or wipe that drive for another project. OR keep it in a enclosure for a portable SSD storage drive.
CF-28 MK2,Mk3 / CF-29 Mk3 / CF-30 MK2 / CF-25 Mk1 ATI / CF-19 MK3/Mk3/Mk5 / CF-U1 Mk1,Mk2 / CF-M34 Mk7/Mk3 / CF-17 Mk1 / CF-07
Voodoo Envy M355 / M360 / M515 / M780 / U703 / Voodoo Hexx / Voodoo Idol / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 "signed case" / Voodoo Omen
Alienware M11x R1, Alienware 17 R5
Voodoo Envy M355 / M360 / M515 / M780 / U703 / Voodoo Hexx / Voodoo Idol / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 / Voodoo Rage F1 "signed case" / Voodoo Omen
Alienware M11x R1, Alienware 17 R5
Re: Need some help: How to replace 256 GB with 2 TB on MK5?
I'm going to keep the ssd as a recovery type backup.