Why after having installed mountain lion in hard disk using a MBP 17"mid 2010,isn't possible to install native original snow leopard in other hard disks using the same MBP?

Seems something is changed in the firmware that doesn't allow more to install snow leopard. Someone can help me?

In general, a 2010 model Mac should be able to re-install Snow Leopard. It would require a complete backup, a complete wipe, then install of Snow Leopard. Then be careful not to restore OS X Mt. Lion files over SL, when restoring your data files and applications.
What is the Mac Model Identifier in About This Mac/More Info/Hardware Overview?
Are you using the Restore disc that came with that model Mac? If not, you may need to purchase a retail Mac OS X Snow Leopard Install DVD 10.6.3 from Apple for $19.95.

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