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Computer Help and Support

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1. If it's the exact same model

Wed Feb 16, 2022, 04:20 PM

Feb 2022

It should work just fine, I've done it myself.

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Can I switch out the hard drive from one Windows 7 machine [View all] exboyfil Feb 2022 OP

If it's the exact same model ItsjustMe Feb 2022 #1

as long as compatible with motherboard qazplm135 Feb 2022 #2

Replace the cooling fan. mikeysnot Feb 2022 #3

+1 CentralMass Feb 2022 #5

It should work if it exactly the same. CentralMass Feb 2022 #4

Have you opened it up? lpbk2713 Feb 2022 #6

Careful...it's actually harder than you think quixotic1 Feb 2022 #7

Reporting back exboyfil Feb 2022 #8