is the hard drive swapable
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It can be replaced or you can add a second one for more memory. It's not the pull out type, you have to undo screws and remove the cover.
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You can as long as where your present Hard drive is incaged. Me I found that an enclosed case (Metal box case) you cannot use this item because it sticks out to far. Hope this helps.
317855
Yes. Drives are hot-swappable, so you can replace them (one at a time) without even turning off the unit or losing access to your data. Time for new drives to stripe depends on size and amount of data on drive.
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There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer.If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way.Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud.Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the late 90's and 2000's - Be smart and use external storage, Peace Brother or Sister There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer.If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way.Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud.Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the... » Read More There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer.If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way.Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud.Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the late 90's and 2000's - Be smart and use external storage, Peace Brother or Sister « Show Less
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I am not sure. But like you I am also having problems with my hard drive. It has to be replaced.
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yes, put the hard drive in an external enclosure to convert it into an external hard drive
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The computer is new. So only thing on the hard drive is the default programs. But I would not recommend this computer. It has too many issues to list here. I won't be buying it again.
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Can be retrofitted for Windows 7, but check the warranty first. Don't know about the hard drive.
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You can swap it out for a SSD, but just make sure you have a copy of all the drivers and some back-up discs of the OS.
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Yes. Just make sure the old drive is SATA. Remember to format it to windows file system NTSF if using windows.
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Yes. It is an easy process and you can swap and copy files at any point. Keep in mind that the external hard drive is powered by the Verbatim MediaShare so you will definitely not want to be in battery mode, or it will eat the battery up.
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It is possible, I don't think there would be any harm to the hard drive unless you reformatted to match the computer. You should be able to plug it in, go through your explorer to find the device and accomplish what you want from there.
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You can do that but the drive rebuilding process takes a long time and this unit isn't hot-swappalbe so you would have to shut down and open the case. You can attach external drives and back up files to them.
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Are you asking about the actual hard drive inside the storage module? According to the Seagate forums while it is designed to be a "no user serviceable parts inside" component, it is technically possible to crack open the module and put in a new hard disk, but not recommended unless you REALLY know what you are doing. As for swapping out the storage module itself with a new one from the same model GoFlex, that's easy. Just pop the old one off and put a new one in.
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Yes, the hard drive is in the central control box. Mine was 500GB, but I think the new ones are 1 or 2TB.
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No! You only open the lateral slot and connect the hard drive! The rest he do it itself
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No. There is an extremely over priced hard drive you can buy for it though.