Clone hdd

hello i have the s206 running windows 8 as you know the hdd is devided into lots n lots of partitions i wishe to put in a 500gb hdd how would i clone my s206 320gb to my new 500gb as i want it to be able to have recovery on it is there away to do it ?

hi ppm48,
Welcome to the Forums.
You will need a 2.5" SATA enclosure to mount the 500GB drive into the Ideapad S206. When that's done, you can use softwares like Macrium Reflect / EaseUS ToDo Backup or similar to do a sector by sector copy of the 320GB to the 500GB drive. After cloning, remove the stock 320GB and insert the 500GB into the unit and observe
HDD Disassembly:
Hardware Maintenance Manual (see page 37-38)
Guides:
How to clone a disk with Macrium Reflect
How to clone hard drive with EaseUS Todo Backup
Regards
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Model Name:    Mac Pro
Model Identifier:    MacPro2,1
Processor Name:    Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Processor Speed:    3 GHz
Number Of Processors:    2
Total Number Of Cores:    8
L2 Cache (per processor):    8 MB
Memory:    13 GB
Bus Speed:    1.33 GHz
Boot ROM Version:    MP21.007F.B06
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       start        size index contents
           0           1         PMBR
           1           1         Pri GPT header
           2          32         Pri GPT table
          34      262144      1 GPT part - E3C9E316-0B5C-4DB8-817D-F92DF00215AE
      262178        2014
      264192      409600      2 GPT part - C12A7328-F81F-11D2-BA4B-00A0C93EC93B
      673792 2929602560      3 GPT part - EBD0A0A2-B9E5-4433-87C0-68B6B72699C7
2930276352         783
2930277135          32         Sec GPT table
2930277167           1         Sec GPT header
newmac:~ gmmx2$ diskutil list
/dev/disk0
   #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
   0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *1.0 TB     disk0
   1:                        EFI                         209.7 MB   disk0s1
   2:                  Apple_HFS Macintosh HD            999.9 GB   disk0s2
/dev/disk1
   #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
   0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *1.5 TB     disk1
   1:         Microsoft Reserved                         134.2 MB   disk1s1
   2:                        EFI                         209.7 MB   disk1s2
   3:       Microsoft Basic Data BOOTCAMP               1.5 TB     disk1s3
/dev/disk2
   #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
   0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *1.5 TB     disk2
   1:                        EFI                         209.7 MB   disk2s1
   2:                  Apple_HFS D3                      750.0 GB   disk2s2
   3:       Microsoft Basic Data DATA3                  749.9 GB   disk2s3
/dev/disk3
   #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
   0:     FDisk_partition_scheme                        *1.5 TB     disk3
   1:               Windows_NTFS SSDSUB                 1.5 TB     disk3s1
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Password:
Disk: /dev/disk1    geometry: -5415437/4/63 [-1364690128 sectors]
Signature: 0xAA55
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1: EE    0   0   2 - 1023 254 63 [         1 - -1364690129] <Unknown ID>
2: 00    0   0   0 -    0   0   0 [         0 -          0] unused
3: 00    0   0   0 -    0   0   0 [         0 -          0] unused
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Apple never revises the specs after the launch...
But this did not happen in your case: the maximum memory for mid-2010 Core machines appears to be effectively just 8 Gb, form the page linked above...
Final remark: in my experience, the SSD counts much more than memory for speeding up a laptop! As you already have 8 Gb, there is little value to expand to 16Gb even if it was posisble. Better to invest the same money in a larger SSD...
I expanded mine because it was equipped with just 4 Gb, and purchasing 16Gb Corsair was costing as 8 Gb Crucial. However, it was not a wise choice, those cheap Corsair memories were bad, the seller had to exchange both sticks...
If I could come back, it was better to spend more and buy Crucial memory sticks!

Both Internal hard drives fail on Macbook Pro late-2011

Both internal hard drives (SSD and HDD) failed on Macbook Pro late-2011.
Setup: MBP closed with Thunderbolt display attached.
Problem on HDD-A
I called Apple Support to log an issue with my MBP2011. The system is made up of 2 drives - SSD (128GB) and HDD with 2 partitions HDD-A and HDD-B(original 750GB).
HDD-A has LionOSX 10.7 and HDD-B is storage. SSD has LionOSX on it as well. I normally boot HDD-A.
I was working on HDD-A and the Kernel Panic screen appeared prompting me to shutdown the machine and start it up again.
I tried to reboot HDD-A and the grey progress bar appeared for a long time. I then forced shutdown and rebooted into SSD.
I was able to boot from SSD and then I opened Disk Utility to check the drives. I verified the disk for HDD-A and there was an error. I then tried to repair disk and it couldn't repair it. A dialogue said the disk could not be repaired and that data should be backed up.
HDD-A was not visible in Finder but HDD-B was accessible.
I verified HDD-B and it was "ok".
I shutdown, booted from SSD, disk utility HDD-A and the same message occurred.
I called Apple Support and they advised that I boot from my external HDD which was a clone of HDD-A.
Solution
I was successfully able to boot from the Clone HDD-A.
HDD-A was able to be accessed and I could retrieve the files from HDD-A.
I copied over the latest files from HDD-A to an external drive.
Same Problem on SSD
Boot from SSD, i started working for about 3 hours, with the lid closed, and attached to the ACD.
Kernel Panic screen happened again on the SSD.
Couldn't boot boot from either SSD or HDD-A.
I booted from Cloned HDD-A, Disk Utility verify and repair returned errors on SSD. The same issue had occurred on the second drive.
Disk Recovery from a boot recovery USB thumb, Disk Utility, erased SSD, verify was ok.
Tried to install then there was an install error saying that SSD was damaged (large triangle warning icon). Tried 3 times, failed.
Boot from Recovery Drive HDD-A, downloaded LionOSX.
Next steps
Format HDD-A and HDD-B into 2 partitions
Install LionOSX on HDD A.
Note:
I did not do any software updates for about a week before 14.04.2012 and suspect it might be due to the virus.
I normally work with the lid closed and attached to the ACD, I also suspect that overheating caused both drives to fail. However, I have been using this system with the lid closed for atleast a week. One Kernel Panic screen occured.

Depending on what you are doing on the computer, how hard you are working the computer, it should not overheat. And if it does it should shut down or get very slow because when it starts to overheat the CPU will be throttled back to a lower Ghz speed and or just shut down so it doesn't cause damage to the CPU. The Kernel Panics are a sign that something else is going on. This could be software or hardware.
If after wiping the drives and reinstall Lion on the SSD if the system is running OK then the drives are fine, IE they are not bad. There is something else corrupting them. Again this could be hardware or software, but I doubt it is heat. And using the MBP ion clamshell mode should not cause overheating or excessive heating of either of the drives.
Have you installed iStat Pro or Menu and kept and eye on the temps? If not install iStat Pro and keep and eye on the temps. I bet they do not get above the 150°- 180°F mark which although hot is not overheating.
Be very careful when calling Apple. Removing the DVD drive and installing a hard drive in that bay could void your warranty. The DVD is not a User Removable part and Apple frowns on doing that. So if you call them do not mention that you have replaced the DVD drive with another HDD.
Honestly I suspect you have a hardware problem. But the only way to know that is to install just Lion and your basic programs and run the system. Leave out any AV type software, if you are running some. If you don't get any kernel panics thenn install some of your other software, one programm at a time. If with just the OS and basic software you get a kernel panic then it is hardware related and needs to be checked out by Apple. If you do that re-install the DVD and the original HDD with just the OS on it before you take it in.

HP Recovery vs. Windows 7 image restore

I just got my HP laptop and I'm learning about recovery and backup. I understand that if the hard disk fails a set of HP Recovery DVD's will restore the laptop to the factory image once a new hard drive is installed. I also understand you can use the Windows 7 backup software to make a system image that can be used with an official Windows install disk to restore Windows to a new hard disk too. Buit HP doesn't distribute an official copy of Windows with my new laptop, just Recovery disks.
Ideally, what I'd like to do is make an image of the hard drive on my new laptop now that I have it set up with all my software installs and configuration changes that I could use to restore from in the event I have to replace the hard disk. But it doesn't appear I can do this from all the reading I've done. It looks like the only thing I can do is restore the factory image using the HP Recovery disks and then have to reinstall all my software again. Is this correct?
Thanks for your help;
Steve

Hi,
There are many products around can do this such as Norton Ghost, Acronis .... or few free clone HDD software around like these:
http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2008/09/05/5-free-apps-to-clone-your-hard-drive/
I've used both Ghost & Acronis and prefer Acronis.
Regards.
BH
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Install SSD from Recovery Disks (newerToshiba), or how?

http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/System-Recovery-and-Recovery/Will-Toshiba-Recovery-Discs-properly-align...
^ See the last post of that thread. The writer made recovery disks from the new laptop, then installed the SSD and used the recovery disks to install the operating system and software onto the new SSD. (Didn't clone the hard drive, in other words.)
If you don't need to save settings and migrate files, is recovery-disks-to-SSD the best way to go?
I have a U505-S2012 Satelllite and a 256GB Crucial M4 SSD sitting here, ready to go, LoL. But I didn't know whether it was even possible to make the recovery disks install to a SSD. Or make them install to a hard drive that's smaller than the original.
Any thoughts or advice?
Thanks!

As for me it's no matter how to install win7 on the new SSD drive - fresh install, clone hdd or use Factory Recovey media. For the x220 I've used the 2nd and 3rd methods.
As for twiking of win7 after a not clean installation just use sw from Intel for their SSD or twik it youself during 10-15 min. Alignment is not a problem if you use an SSD with TRIM support.
If you need UEFI the only clean installation is the method.
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How do you test your new laptops?

To the gurus or people who have researched this question: How do you test your new laptops?
When you get a new laptop, what do you do to test it?
My X1Carbon might arrive in a couple weeks, and reading about all the failures and DOAs is scary. So assuming mine is not simply DOA, how do you shake out the less obvious or more obscure problems?
I did search for this info before posting. One other person asked the question,
>> Would appreciate advice re optimal set-up and what testing/diagnostics to do to determine if ther...
but no one answered.

With testing I start with the basics and work my way to the harder stuff.
Inspect the external condition of the machine.
Boot and enter the BIOS before Windows. Review settings then power off.
Boot from Acronis True Image Home backup/recovery DVD and clone HDD or SSD and thus the factory image before it's ever booted to Windows.
Boot to Windows and look carefully at the Lenovo factory image and try to get an understanding for the Lenovo software and why it is there. This does not include the other software from Microsoft, Google, etc.
Create Lenovo Factory Image DVD set with Rescue and Recovery. Throw disk set in the box or put on the shelf in case the machine is ever re-sold.
Test all of the ports - I test every port on the machine for my expected usage. For instance, in the case of the X1 Carbon I would confirm the mini DisplayPort connection works correctly with an external LCD panel. If the machine had a IEEE firewire port or something, test that. Test the USB 3.0 ports with a known working external external enclosure and verify transfer speeds.
Test the SSD speed with CrystalDiskMark, ATTO and AS Disk Benchmark software to get a good overview of the performance.
Install HWiNFO and look carefully at the components. Observe turbo boosting, thermals and fan RPM over the course of a few days for battery and AC power.
Do at least one full battery discharge and recharge. Observe the cycle and details are being properly displayed and recorded in Lenovo Power Manager.
Download all software and drivers from support.lenovo.com for the model being tested. Confirm visually you have all the core components needed. Core includes the drivers, power management driver, Power Manager, hotkeys, etc.
Flatten the machine and install Windows or Linux from scratch. Install drivers and software.
Re-test ports and confirm the machine is working properly.
Benchmark the SSD again. Confirm no change.
Install HWiNFO and confirm turbo, thermals and fan speeds are still proper.
Install core applications and test them. There may be core features in Windows that also need to be installed and tested. For instance, Windows 8 Hyper-V for virtualization.
Connect any external devices you expect to use and test them. For instance, video cameras, smartphones, mp3 players, digital cameras, printers, USB docks, etc.
Do several battery tests with your typical applications and behavior. The goal here is to simulate how the machine will be used in your day-to-day setting or travel scenarios. I usually do at least three tests. This can be rather time consuming with long battery life machines so I get a lot of other testing out of the way first.
By the time you get to this point, if you haven't hit any major roadblocks you'll start to have a good feel for the machine, and if it is going to be a keeper or not. The assumption here is that during this timeframe you have been observing the screen, keyboard, and trackpad performance to see if it's to your liking. The other assumption is that you are using the machine and applications in the scenarios you are purchasing it for.
I don't run synthetic benchmarks. I prefer to test a machine against the scenarios I expect to use it with. I spend most of the first week making this assessment. If any major hardware defects are present, the machine is automatically returned. I do not repair machines just received. No exceptions.
Week 2 is for ironing out any minor issues and assessing if the machine meets the requirements for the scenarios it will support. If it does, it is kept. If it does not, it is returned. This week includes subjective and objective input. You have to weigh the pros and cons for a machine against your priorities. It is rare that a machine is perfect so you have to decide the ROI for the machine. Service and Support must be considered so week two might include a call to support for any unresolved issues. Don't discount the service you receive during this period.
After week two, you are likely right on top of the last day to return a Lenovo machine. The return period is 21 days from the invoice date (I believe), not the day the machine is received so make sure you are well aware of it. After 21 days, the machine is yours for good unless you sell it. Decision time.
Good luck.

Power On Self Test [POST] Sound - Not functioning

The following applies to a Mac Pro early 2008 8 core 2.8GHz Xenon with 8GB RAM 4 x HDD none of which is more than 50% occupied, running Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1.
The same scenarios also apply to my Lion Clone HDD, it is regularly updated to keep abreast of changes, unfortunately it seems to have updated to an unwanted change?
Like all others after completing the POST the Mac normally emits a ‘gong’ sound.
I need to be able to mute this sound on demand in the small hours of the morning to avoid complaints of excess noise, but the present issue has placed this on the back burner.
Under Snow Leopard I was able to deploy an Application which created a System Preference. In turn this enabled the sound to be muted. However this was not ideal because it required accessing System preferences before shutting down, or leaving the sound semi permanently muted.
After searching for and testing various actions apparently designed to achieve this objective nothing seems capable of the task. Methods involving the use of Terminal were avoided as that is not my bag.
If it had functioned hitting the Keyboard Mute Key on start-up would have been ideal, if this does work for anyone please tell me.
Whilst it is accepted that the default for the POST Sound should be for it to be heard. Unfortunately Apple choose to be deaf, dumb and blind to the need for a User selected method of silencing the POST Sound that reverts to default after a single use.
Having temporarily given up on silencing solutions and made a decision to smother the sound with a duvet, or something similar for early morning start-ups, by an eerie coincidence the start-up sound ceased. The first reaction was ‘success’, but this was short lived when considering the need to access the Start-Up Management Screen and other start-up choices.
Exceptions to the above:
a. Re-booting from my Snow Leopard HDD, used to run items which do not work under Lion, back to Snow Leopard the POST Sound is audible.
When restarting from Lion and booting into Snow Leopard the POST Sound is not audible.
b. The first boot into Lion after using Snow Leopard the POST Sound is audible, but subsequent start-ups remain silent.
The following scenarios describe the attempts to return the Mac to normal operation:
1. System Preferences > Sound, this was checked to ensure that none of the settings blocked the sound.
2. Disk Utility was used to Repair the Start-Up HDD and also to Repair Disk Permissions.
3. Resetting the NVRAM was carried out several times, I have read that this could be beneficially allowed to repeat the POST Sound 4 times, so this was tried as well as the Apple directions which advise holding the keys until 2 sounds have been heard.
4. The Logic Board Battery was replaced.
5. Apple Hardware Test was run and returned the result [words to the effect] ‘No Trouble Found’.
The above seems to indicate that the issue is with Lion?
At this point I have run out of options other than to perform a clean install and hope that the issue will be resolved.
Although I have adequate back ups returning to a position with all the Applications set up properly is going to be a major task.
Any suggestions or ideas to move forward with this problem will be gratefully received.

Just to round off the above scenarios and answer the outstanding items as far as possible.
The above taught me a little about ‘Migration Assistant’, I have never previously had any occasion to use it.
By setting it up as near, IIRC, the settings used after re-installing Lion were similar to this:
Most Applications were fully functional without any additional action being required.
Several Applications required their Serial Number-Registration Code-or whatever, to be inserted MS Office 2011 required ‘Activation’.
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection, allowed Acrobat to open but reported that it needed one of the other related Applications to be opened.
After a similar experience with Photoshop Adobe decided that it was necessary to uninstall and reinstall CS3 to regain usability.
Inserting CS3 #1 Disc and hitting ‘Install’ revealed the true requirement.
CS3 needed to be ‘Repaired’.
The uside of this was that almost immediately an estimate of Time for the process was given, and this started to count down second by second, and when completed there was no need to enter the Serial Number.
Apple could learn something about ‘Estimating Time to Completion’ from Adobe.
The downside was that this, effectively, new installation required almost 20 updates to be applied amounting to about 750Mb, unfortunately this took as long as most Applications would take to install several Gbs and even this resulted in some failures for some component parts. CS3 runs as a damaged product in Lion.
Adobe seem to need to learn more about working with Mac?
Regarding the ‘outstanding irritations’ mentioned previously:
Please ensure that you read to the end of this post, I am not trying to ‘sell’ anything by offering these links.
Searching for an Application to mute the POST Sound I visited:
http://alphaomega.software.free.fr/downloads.php
This developer produces ‘Start-Up Chime Stopper’, more info on this can be found here:
http://alphaomega.software.free.fr/startupchimestopper/Documentation/Documentati on.html
After eMailing the Developer and receiving, IMO possibly related to language difference, an open ended reply I took advantage of the Free Download in order to trial this poduct.
It was found to be functional but it does not seem to be capable of applying a Mute to the POST Sound for a single event, other than by User intervention.
In fairness I may have missed something but believe all combinations of the settings were tested.
The upshot was that I removed [read trashed] this Application.
Having removed the Application on restarting the Mac, horror of horrors’, the POST Sound was absent.
A quick dive into System Preferences > Sound > Output tab > Internal Speakers, revealed that the setting had been left on Mute.
With the Mute checkmark removed normal service was resumed.
Also I subsequently found that altering the Volume Level reduced the POST Sound to an acceptable level.
In my earlier searches for a solution to Mute the POST Sound the System Preferences > Sound settings had been set every conceivable which-way.
No solution was found and this lead me to criticise Apple for not providing a means to turn off this sound when there was a real need to do so.
There seem to be a few possible explanations for what is happening now:
1. I failed, earlier, to test EVERY possible Sound Setting.
2. My recollection of events is completely off the rails and brain fade has set in.
3. My Sound Settings were corrupt and repaired by the reinstallation of Lion, I did not retest prior to the trial of Start-Up Chime Stopper.
4. Installing and removing Start-Up Chime Stopper has altered something within Sound.
Please can anyone help to confirm any of these items?
In the meantime I am a happy chappie, I have to listen hard for the POST Sound but have the comfort of knowing it is there.
That is until Apple spoil it again?

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