How to instal SATA2 WD Scorpio HDD on T61p?

I got a new WD scorpiio blue 500GB HDD (SATAII).
Does anyone know how to instal it on T61p?
I mirrored everything with Acronis and but the computer does not boot from it when old drive is replaced.
Is it a SATA2/SATA1 issue? How can I switch the HDD to work at SATA1? There does not seem to be a jumper switch (as in some Seagate drives). Is tehre any other way?
Any help will be appreciated
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Hi aabbar123,
I don't think it's a SATA1/2 issue. More likely it's a cloning issue. When cloning your old hard drive to your new one, install the new one in your ThinkPad and put the old one on the SATA-> USB adapter (or whatever you're using to connect). Make sure to tell True Image to include the MBR/Track 0, and to install to active, primary partition on your new drive.
What version of True Image are you using?
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