Can i replace laptop SSD harddrive with normal drive

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Published on 2010-06-18T11:43:28Z Indexed on 2010/06/18 11:54 UTC
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I have got thinkpad w510 with SSD DRIVE 128gb. This capacity is very less.

Is it possible i can get new laptop 500GB harddrive and i can replace it.

and whenever i need and put ssd back.

is it possible with voiding warranty

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