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Problems upgrading GL551JM with an SSD and using backtracker - solved

Pepin_the_Short
Level 7

‎04-26-2015 10:13 AM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 03:07 AM by Community Admin

Hello,

Trying to upgrade my GL551JM with an SSD (500 GB PNY) to replace the HDD.
I used the latest version of Backtracker (3.0.8) and put the image on a 64 GB Kingston USB drive. But, when I tried to boot using that image on the new hard drive, I received an error almost immediately after starting the process that it "could not read from USB drive."

Does anybody know of any solution? Or perhaps of an alternative to Backtracker that functions the same way?

(Er, may have put this in the wrong subforum. Any chance it could be moved?)
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Pepin_the_Short
Level 7

‎04-26-2015 01:11 PM

Hello,

I am trying to upgrade a GL551JM with an SSD (500 GB PNY) to replace the HDD.
I used the latest version of Backtracker (3.0.8) and put the image on a 64 GB Kingston USB drive. But, when I tried to boot using that image on the new hard drive, I received an error almost immediately after starting the process that it "could not read from USB drive."

Does anybody know of any solution? Or perhaps of an alternative to Backtracker that functions the same way?
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Clintlgm
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In response to Pepin_the_Short

‎04-26-2015 08:36 PM

I would recreate the Backtracker USB perhaps it didn't get created correctly?
Macrium Reflect works every time Image your hard drive to your SSD the free addition is all you need to do this.
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GottiBoi55
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‎04-26-2015 02:37 PM

Pepin the Short wrote:
Hello,

Trying to upgrade my GL551JM with an SSD (500 GB PNY) to replace the HDD.
I used the latest version of Backtracker (3.0.8) and put the image on a 64 GB Kingston USB drive. But, when I tried to boot using that image on the new hard drive, I received an error almost immediately after starting the process that it "could not read from USB drive."

Does anybody know of any solution? Or perhaps of an alternative to Backtracker that functions the same way?

(Er, may have put this in the wrong subforum. Any chance it could be moved?)


Hi Pepin,
It has been noted by some forum members, that some USB drives don't work with the Backtracker software. (Kingston for one)
Now the drive I use, and tested twice is "SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive 16GB", the drive worked without any issue both times I test the Backtracker software.
All you really need is a 16GB USB drive, I purchased my USB drive from WalMart for $16.97.
You are using the latest version of the Backtracker (3.0.8), so that's good.
Try using the Sandisk Drive, and start over.

Good luck my friend, and come back an let us know how it works out for you.
GottiBoi55
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Pepin_the_Short
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In response to GottiBoi55

‎04-27-2015 03:29 AM

Disregard.
Problem solved, using the same version of Backtracker, by using Windows 'diskpart' tool to erase all preexisting partitions prior to letting Backtracker have its way with it.

Tried this after some mixed successes with Macrium Reflect, which refused to use all 64 GB of the flash drive, and was therefore incapable of copying my entire C: drive.
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GottiBoi55
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‎04-28-2015 06:26 PM

Glad you solved your issue.
This information should be helpfully for others having the same issue.
Could be the issue with some USB Drives not working well with the Backtracker software.
Enjoy the performance with your new SSD my friend.
GottiBoi55
Asus G750JZ-DS71 Windows 10 Pro (x64)
Intel® Core™ i7 4700HQ (2.40GHz)
Samsung 24GB Memory DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM
SanDisk M.2 SSD 2x128GB in Raid 0 / WD-HGST-1TB HDD 7500-RPM
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM
Second Monitor: Sharp Aquos 32"
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