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Replacing HDD with a SSD in 3 steps Connect your SSD to your computer Clone the data from HDD to your new SSD Uninstall HDD and replace it with new SSD
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • No matter in any step, gently handle the SSD. • Before installing the SSD, please place the SSD in the protective anti-static sleeve. • Touching the gold connectors on your SSD is prohibited. • To minimize the damage from static electricity, touch metal material before holding the SSD. • Disassemble the SSD is prohibited. Before you begin • Make sure you have the below tools for your installation scenario: 1. Phillips screwdriver 2. SATA data cable (desktops computers only) 3.
Step1 Connect your SSD to your computer In order to clone your data, you will connect the SSD to your computer. Please simply follow these directions: 1. Connect the SATA part of the SATA-to-USB cable to the SSD with care. 2. Connect the USB part of the SATA-to-USB cable to your computer USB port. 3. Wait for the OS to detect the SSD. Step2 Clone the data In step2, clone the data from your HDD to the SSD. This step is the same for both desktop and notebook computers.
Step3 Replacing your HDD In this final step, you will change your HDD with your new SSD. Be sure to shut your computer down and disconnect the power cable. When you are going to install the SSD in your notebook computer, removing the battery is necessary. In the following, we will differ depending on whether you are installing your new SSD in a desktop or notebook computer. Notebook Computer SSD Installation 1. Make sure your computer is power off and the power cable is unplugged. 2.
Desktop Computer SSD Installation 1. Shutting down your computer and removing all the cables form the back. 2. Open your desktop computer case. (Refer to your computer’s manual for instructions). 3. Unplug the SATA cable from your HDD and remove it from the bay. 4. If you do not have a 2.5-inch drive bay available, you need to attach the mounting adapter to fit the larger 3.5-inch drive bay. 5. Install your new SSD into your computer’s drive bay and connect the SATA cable. 6. Close your computer case. 7.
