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Computer Help and Support

ok_cpu

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4. I really appreciate your replies! To close the loop:

Reply to canetoad (Reply #1)

Sun May 3, 2026, 02:27 PM

Sunday

I checked the service manual for my computer and found I had an open SATA port. A Y-power splitter and data cable later, popped open the case, hooked up the brand new freshly-cloned 2.5", took out the stick, booted, and I now have a computer with a 1TB OS drive and a 1TB D: drive that appears to be running like new.

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Options canetoad May 1 #1

Thank you! I will take a look. ok_cpu May 1 #2

It's no biggie canetoad May 1 #3

I really appreciate your replies! To close the loop: ok_cpu Sunday #4

Cool bananas! canetoad Sunday #5