Switching HHD

[Macmaster4k2]

So my friend needs a new computer. He originally had a laptop however the motherboard on it died and that has been confirmed. My question: If I were to build a basic computer, could i use the HHD from his laptop for the new computer i build and still be able to run windows that is on it fine? Given that i install the necessary drivers for the new motherboard

 

[EarthDog]

Please don't create multiple threads on the same subject.

 

[Macmaster4k2]

was unsure where to post >.<

 

[c627627]

It depends which Windows version and doing this is usually only done 100% successfully with similar/same motherboard chipsets. The more different they are, the more likely it is that you will have problems.


Going from Laptop to Desktop is probably not recommended because of the the problems that may show up later even if you do get it to somehow boot in.

 

[idkfa]

this is usually only done 100% successfully with similar/same motherboard chipsets. The more different they are, the more likely it is that you will have problems.

Isn't a laptop HDD a normal HDD after all? Most likely just smaller / slower?

 

[||Console||]

Its not the hdd that is the problem it is using the old Instill off the Lappy on the desktop that the problem comes from .
Trust me just do a clean Install of the os on the new desktop

 

[idkfa]

Oh i misunderstood the question, i came from his other thread and assumed he would just use the HDD, reinstalling Windows of course.
In that case you are absolutly right! I see no way not reinstalling would do any good.