Use a reliable backup tool to create a full image of your hard drive.
Use a reliable backup tool to create a full image of your hard drive.
Hello everyone. I have a few Motion Computing F5v tablets, and I want to capture a full image of one of their hard drives. All three were bought new from eBay, and I’ve been using two for different purposes. They’re quite old but still functional enough for my needs, and they’re decent devices overall. One tablet remains sealed in the box, while the other I’d like to image. These models use 1.8" SATA hard drives, so even if I could open them, connecting the drive to another computer isn’t straightforward. The target has a 1.4GHz Intel Core i7-680UM processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM, built-in graphics, and a 160GB SATA drive. It runs Windows 7 Professional. Would it be best to create an image using Linux instead of Windows? That would let me capture the drive exactly as it left the factory without needing full setup. I’ve tried Linux Mint on another tablet before, and it worked well here. What tools should I use for this task?
I noted that the original message didn't fit the format. The tablet is built to withstand tough conditions, and even if I could access it without harming the exterior, the drive is a 1.8" SATA unit. It can't be easily connected elsewhere. That's why I'm seeking ways to handle it directly on the device itself.
Start a running Ubuntu system and generate a snapshot via the internal "Disks" tool. Alternatively, install Macrium Reflect on Windows and proceed either from there or using its bootable disk.
Not yet, but I’ll check it out. I didn’t remember Clonezilla. Thanks for looking at them. My aim is to create this image on a different operating system since I haven’t set up Windows yet, keeping it unchanged from the factory state.