Installing new HDD - Will recover disk work?

The hard drive in my L500-1DT seems to have a fault.
I have tested another HDD from an L500 and it works fine.
This one will hang when trying to boot, use startup recovery (at the stage it discovers HDD) and when using the recovery CD at the beginning of the process.
If I buy another hard drive, can I use the disk supplied by toshiba to re install windows?
I suspect not as I suspect the disk just points to a directory to install from on the current HDD but some clarity would be great.
Thanks
Mike

> If I buy another hard drive, can I use the disk supplied by toshiba to re install windows?
Yes you can. There is no restriction related to HDD. Do it.

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HP dv6402ca
Installed new HDD - WD Scorpio Blue 500G
I ordered the recovery disk DVD from Computer Surgeons.
I installed the recovery in drive bay and restarted as per instructions. Everything went fine and when it started windows for the first time that went ok as well, it kept restarting like it said it would to install all software. Now, with everything installed it is still restarting on it's own. I let it go on overnight as I thought this might be normal, but when I got up 5 hours later it was still restarting.
I don't what else to do, please help.
Andrew

Hi, Andrew:
Sometimes it takes a while. You may want to abort the installation and try again.
You may also want to use this workaround if you can't get the recovery disks to work.
If you can read your 25 character MS product key, you can make your own Windows Vista installation disk. Just download the 3 files you need at the link below, and read all of the instructions to create a bootable DVD installation disk using imageburn.
When I went to compile the ISO file, ImageBurn gave a message that about a WIM file and ISO, and if I wanted to burn it in a different format.
I selected No, make the ISO file.
It was not that hard to do. I burned both the 64 bit disk and the 32 bit disk in case I ever need them.
I tested both of them (just short of going ahead with the actual install) and they appeared to work perfectly.
Apparently when you enter the product key, it knows what version of Vista you have.
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/w/microsoft_os/3317.2-3-microsoft-windows-vi...
After you successfully install vista, you can download the drivers you need from your PC's support and driver page.
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New HDD Will Not Boot Internally

I'm trying to install a 1TB HDD into my MBP in place of the 750GB that came with it. I wouldn't have thought this to be important information, but this 1TB drive has come from inside a Seagate Expansion. I've cloned the drive, and made sure it will boot externally, but it will not boot when internal! Here are all the things I've done to try and make this work:
With the Expansion unit still as sold, I connected externally and formatted the drive to Mac OS Extended (Journaled). With the old 750GB drive still internally, I booted into Recovery Mode and used Disk Utility's "Restore" function to clone the 750GB drive to the 1TB. Once this was done I used the Startup Manager to boot from the newly cloned 1TB drive. This worked fine!
Taking the old drive out, and putting the new one in, I used the Startup Manager to select the new drive and it wouldn't boot. It came up with the Apple screen and spinning wheel, but wouldn't get further than that.
Thinking that some boot information hadn't been copied, I attached my old drive externally so that whatever information wasn't copied was at least accessible, but the new drive still wouldn't boot.
I took the new drive out and connected it externally via USB again, but this time with no drive internally. I selected the new drive in Startup Manager, and I was able to boot from it.
Unsure of what's going on, I wiped the new drive and put it back in the MBP. Booted into Recovery Mode and selected Restore from Time Machine backup. I went through the selection of where my backup was and which one to use, but my new 1TB drive wasn't available to restore to.
I then tried the option to Reinstall Mac OS X, however it wouldn't let me do this either.
I went to Disk Utility in Recovery Mode, with the new drive still internal, to see if the disk needed repairing. I noticed then that it didn't appear to have the same name I'd given the partition when I'd formatted it, and I was also unable to reformat it, erase it, or actually do anything to it at all.
For whatever reason, this hard drive will NOT work when installed internally. I've contacted Seagate and they basically told me to shove off for opening the unit and voiding the warranty, no one online seems to have any ideas as to why this isn't working!
If anyone has some great ideas for a solution they'd be more than welcome!

It worked! Drive and Recovery Partition were cloned without problem and I can now boot to the internal drive as normal.
Thanks for the help Grant!
The fix/method for anyone wanting to do this in future:
Install new HDD into Mac, connect old drive in an enclosure.
Boot to old drive recovery partition
Run Disk Utility from the recovery partition and 'restore' the image of your old drive (which is connected via USB) to the new drive.
Wait a LONG time (5 hours for a 750GB HDD) and it'll clone your entire HDD including the recovery partition.
Whilst still in recovery Disk Utility, change startup disk to the new HDD (the one installed in your Mac)
Disconnect USB drive and boot to the newly cloned intertnal drive.
Celebrate - up to you how to approach this one, I just did a little dance.

Clean install vs. time machine recovery after installing new HDD

Hello All,
I have got actually two questions, but I think I only can do one issue at the time. Anyway: Here are my specs and question:
1. I have got a 2010 MacBook Pro with a 320 Gb HDD which seems to be on its way to lala land (crashes almost once every quarter year)
2. I have backed up my Mac with TimeMachine to uptodate
3. I have created a boot disk and purchased a new 1 Tb HDD to be installed
4. I plan to install new HDD in a bit
So here is the question:
Shall I make a clean install of Mavericks (and if so, how do I get all my e-mail and other data onto the new HDD), or should I just go with the latest TimeMachine update?
(Also: If I partitioned the HDD and designate one only for apps and the other only for data, how would I do that?)
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. ... thanks, theo

Thank you for your swift responce and help
So this solution would remove the "clutter" and restore performace?

Installing new HDD into an iMac G5 with SATA

Installing new HDD into an iMac G5 with SATA and would like to know how to migrate the old system over to the new drive. Can I use a USB2 external drive, move all the old data, then select the new system as the boot system?

lwolfcc-
Yes.
But you might do better with a program like SuperDuper, as it will be sure to copy any hidden files as well.
Luck-
-DaddyPaycheck

Macbook pro 15" mid 2010 i spilled water on keyboard now it wont power on if the battery is connected and the keys on keyboard doesnt work it works fine with no battery and external keyboard if i order a battery and new keyboard will every else work again

macbook pro 15" mid 2010 i spilled water on keyboard now it wont power on if the battery is connected and the keys on keyboard doesnt work it works fine with no battery and external keyboard if i order a battery and new keyboard will every else work again lik it did before

If you have records that show that you've taken your MacBook Pro in for a year to fix the machine, I would escalate the problem to Apple Customer Relations - unfortunately I don't have a number for Spain.
It would only seem logical to me that if you've been trying to have the machine repaired during the time that the 'recall' was in effect that you should be eligible for a new logic board. But only customer relations will be able to make that call.
Good luck - take the issue as high up the food chain as you can and see what happens.
Clinton

Will recovery disks work on new hard drive

I just installed new hard drive on hp laptop with Windows 7 64 bit. I used the iso file installation disc. Now I would like to use the recovery disks I made 2.5 years ago to load the original software and drivers as when the pc was new. When I put Disc 1 in the drive the pc does nothing. I've been reading online that you have to change the order of the drives in the BIOS so the pc will boot from the dvd drive.
Then further research online, I read that recovery disks will not work on a new hard drive, and on a smaller drive than was previously installed.
I did do a full system backup from old hard drive, so I have those 3 discs. I have not tried that. Basically all I use pc for is web browsing,email and an occassional movie.
I guess I just want it to seem like a new pc with all the original software and drivers.
I downloaded hp support assistant, however it states that new updates are not needed. That can't be right.
I went to hp download page, but not sure which drivers/software to download.
This is wearing me out. Please help if you have any suggestions/advice. Thank you!

Paul, thank you for answering. I have a HP Pavilion DV7-4270us.
From my research, I don't believe the operating system is on the recovery disks. I am very hesitant to work with the recovery disks again. Anyway my new hard drive is 500 GB which is smaller than the old 640 GB that was previously installed from the factory. So the recovery disks may not work on a smaller drive.
At this point, I would like to get back HP Media Smart and Synaptics click pad working. I have downloaded the driver for the clickpad, but it does not operate like it used to. No settings to choose from etc. I downloaded the Media Smart Software package and driver, but the software package is not there. I was just reading online, and found a link for the Simple Pass Identity Protection fingerprint reader. I downloaded it, and seems so far to work. Also, on the keyboard the light on the keyboard button for (volume on and off) remains lit all the time. It used to light up only when the volume was off.
Man, you sure can run into all kinds of problems when you install a new hard drive. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks, Ken.

New HDD: Will the 1TB WD Scorpio Blue work?

Anyone know if this HDD will work in my non-unibody Titanium Macbook?
The WD webpage says the 1TB models requries "SATA 3 Gb/s w/AdvFormat".
"About this mac" says my Macbook SATA looks like this:
NVidia MCP79 AHCI:
Vendor: NVidia
Product: MCP79 AHCI
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-- Mike

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After installing new HDD, some iPhoto Events/Photos won't display

Problem: I upgraded to 1TB HDD a couple of days ago and tried to use the System Restore from Backup under Disk Utility. It never worked, got to a blue screen and just hung. So I reloaded Snow Leopard and then used Setup Assistant to move Apps/Files/Settings from my Time Machine Backup.
Today I was going through files to see if anything was missing and found a number of Events from 2010 that wouldn't display in iPhoto '08, just dark squares but with the event name underneath.
Rolling the mouse over the empty square displayed the correct number of photos for the event but photos wouldn't display.
Next I "Browsed" the Time Machine Backup (from iPhoto) and the same Events were also empty on Time Machine Backups.
The funny thing is the empty events are scattered meaning I have a full Events from Feb and March 2010 but empty events from Jan, Feb and May 2010. And then when I go into the Empty Events on Time Machine, I can call up the photo number but the photo won't display.
Is there a way to recover these photos? I'm pretty sure there on the TM backup and also on my new HDD.
As a "suspenders/belt" type person, I have the photos backed up on a Windows PC but rather work through this problem first.
iMac 20" 2.4 Ghz Mac OS X (10.6.4) AEBSn AXg

You can enter TM while in iPhoto and do a search for some of the missing photos by file name. When you find a version that appears to have them in exit TM, go to your Pictures folder, reenter TM, go to that version and restore the entire library. I'd keep both your current library and the restored. Then you can check to see if the missing photos are in the restored library.
If neither library have all of the photos but do combined you can use the paid version of iPhoto Library Manager to merge the two libraries into a new 3rd library setting the option to not import duplicates. That should get you a complete library.
OT
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier versions) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. There are versions that are compatible with iPhoto 5, 6, 7 and 8 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
NOTE: The new rebuild option in iPhoto 09 (v. 8.0.2), Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" makes this tip obsolete.

Installed new hdd in MacBook Air 2008, question folder and forbidden sign in screen, what to do?

Hello
I installed new hard drive to my MacBook Air 2008 and when I try to install lion/snow leopard/ mavericks it won't show up the disk. I can't find the hard drive.
I don't now what to do. I tried everything. I spoke with a guy in macsupport here in Sweden and he said I have to buy snow leopard and install it from the original dvd in order for computer to format. My computer is old like I said its from 2008. I've never update it or upgrade. This is first time. It laid in storage for three years so I decide it to use it again but hdd was damaged so I had to change it, and now all I get is flashing question folder and forbidden sign, you know the sign for auto traffic.
Is it true that the only way to restore or to find the new hdd or to boot the question mark and forbidden sign marks by installing osx from its original dvd or buy snow leopard?
After I spoke with the guy from Mac support, I got little suspicious so I spoke to another one and he told me all I need to do is format hdd with the help of a sata hdd cable with help of another macbook and then I was good to go.
What do u think?
Should I buy snow leopard or can I burn it from my sister computer?

I first would try Target Disk Mode to format and install an OSX on the new storage drive.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1661
You will need a OSX source that is compatible with the MBA. If you have the original, use that.
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Warranty void as installed new HDD, but I still have the orginal?

Hello,
I have recently installed a new 200GB Hitachi HDD 7200rpm on my laptop, I know this will void my warranty, but as I still have the original HDD safe and sound, will the warranty still stand if say... the technicians were to come round to fix my laptop because of an unrelated issue, but see that the HDD was upgraded; will they still fix the laptop anyway after I show them the original? It's a long shot I know, but the 40GB HDD that came with the laptop only leaves me little room after installing Vista.
Has my upgrade TOTALLY nullified my claims to the warranty? Even if I just say... switch back and install the original HDD in my system just before the technicians come to my house? But wouldn't that be the same as if say...I just show the technician the original HDD upon their arrival while having the upgraded HDD inside the laptop.
A bit confusing I know, but I am in a dilemma, because the Toshiba guys are set come round my place to look at my laptop under the warranty, and I'm concerned that they will not fix my laptop because I upgraded to a better and faster HD.
Thank you, I hope someone replies.

Hi Mohin
I would try to clarify your question.
The warranty will be canceled only, if you will disassemble the notebook.
I presume the notebook was equipped with an HDD slot at the bottom of the unit and you need to remove only one screw to remove the little HDD slot cover. Am I right?
So in such case the upgrade of parts like memory or the HDD will not avoid the warranty.
But its a good idea to keep the old HDD which were delivered together with the notebook.
Best regards

Installing new HDD

I have a 1.6Ghz with 1Gb ram iMac G5 model. First generation. It has the factory installed 80Gb hard drive. I am wanting to upgrade this to a 1Tb Seagate hard drive I found on Amazon. Some questions I have about this are: 1. Will there be heating issues involved? Currently running safari and mail I hover around 60-65C on my cpu. 2. I read somewhere it needs to be 1.5Gb, this one is 3.0Gb. Will it still work?
Thanks in advanced!

You should be fine with cloning the drive. Microsoft normally limits the "upgrade" to only installing over an already existing Windows or a drive with Windows on it. So yes, it is not going to install on a bare drive for you.
As long as the clone aligns the partition properly, if necessary, then the cloned drive should operate fine. I cloned my initial HDD when upgrading to an SSD. Windows might require you to re-verify the machine because of the hardware change. However, changing only one component is not supposed to trigger the verification process. Once you know that it is working properly, you Windows license probably requires you to delete it from the old drive.
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Installing new hdd on dv7

So I am about to install a new hdd into my dv7, but remove battery,cover, then says to slide drive with pull tap on drive, but doesn't seem to move any direction. I have never replaced a drive on my laptop before and do not want to damage anything. But what am I missing please help.
Thanks,
Ken
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Kenny sent me a personal massage with his problem on how to remove the hard drive, so this was my answer to him. Ultimately the problem was that the tab that was to be pulled on to remove the drive was tucked underneath, so there was nothing to pull on. For someone who has never removed a hard drive, this would not be an obvious thing to figure out.
There are a whole bunch of pictures that I sent him that I thought me be very useful here. The photos are of a dv8.
It should be just sitting in there. Do you have a digital camera. If you do I will help you with the steps to upload some pictures so I can see what is going on. What is your model number again. You can also use a small screw driver to gently pry up on the blue mounting seats.
Here I am grasping on the small pull pull tab to unplug the connection from the mother board. This connection is snapped in there quite well and requires a firm and gentle pull.
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I have installed new HDD in macbook pro model mid 2010 , my laptop restarts after sometime, why ?

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Launch the Console application in any of the following ways:
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