y410p put Windows on another drive

I have this laptop nice and I picked up an SSD because it does not come with one. I am placing it in the Caddy.

Is there a way to switch Windows 8 for the SSD? I can't use a download an ISO from Microsoft since the serial number is a license to the machine. I would like to put on a USB key, or just install it directly on the SSD.

Thank you!

Yes I agree. But I'm just pointing out how according to your criteria if you want to do it yourself. There is an easier way: let Lenovo do it for you.

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