Old laptop hard drive in new build

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Schultz9008

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I am currently planing for a build and have a couple questions. I bought a Sony vaio laptop few years ago and was wandering if I would be able to use it on my current build. Also can I use the operating software that is installed on it on my new build. Because If I'm able to do that then I won't have to purchase an operating system. Thanks in advance
 
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firefoxx04

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Yes you can use it but I wouldnt. Make sure the case has a 2.5" hard drive bay.

The drive is probably old and slow. Laptops get hot and abused. I would not trust it.

You can get 1TB Western Digital drives for less than $60. Much faster and more reliable.
 
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littleleo

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Yes, you can use it in your new build of course it would be best to backup any important files you want or need and format it and do a fresh O/S install. If your case doesn't have a 2.5 inch mounting you can use a 3.5" to 2.5" adapter.

No I doubt you can use the existing O/S in your new build. The O/S installed on notebooks and desktops are usually OEM versions which are "married" to the unit they are installed on.

If it was a retail version someone bought and installed then you could, as long as you have the O/S DVD and activation code.
 
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drtweak

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I second that.
 
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