Swapping hard drive between similar Dell Models


  1. mlotito
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    Swapping hard drive between similar Dell Models


    Hello there,

    I currently have a Dell Latitude E4310. It has an i5 520-M and a QS57 chipset.

    I am buying a Dell Precision M4500, which also has an i5 520-M, but a QM57 chipset.

    They both have Windows 7 64-bit Pro installed and activated, with COAs.

    I would like to just swap the hard drives, programs and all, on these machines. Even though these are similar spec, and both Dells, I would expect some kind of activation issue.

    Do Dells auto-activate? If not, will I be able to re-activate using the COA on my new machine?

    Many thanks,
    Michel
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  3. Golden
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    Are these Dell OEM licences? If so, you will not be able to do that as the licences are tied to the motherboard.
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  4. mlotito
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    Thanks Golden. I should have known there would be absolute zero flexibility...
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  6. NoelDP
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    In theory, it should actually work, as the COA Keys can be swapped around.
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