User Guide
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IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS – Please read before you begin
• Your new PNY SSDs is a 2.5” SATA II ( Serial ATA 2nd generation ) drive, and is backwards compatible with SATA I.
Please consult your system specications for compatibility.
• If you are installing this SSD in a desktop system or server, you may need a 3.5” drive bay adapter
( not included with the PNY SSD ).
• PNY SSDs are intended as replacements for traditional hard drives and solid state drives; please consult your system
manual or manufacturer for instructions on installing a new hard drive or SSD. This procedure will vary by system manu-
facturer and model. Sample instructions are available at www.pny.com/SSD
• PNY SSDs are shipped without any operating system, programs, or data installed.
• If you are replacing your boot drive, it is recommended that you “clone” the existing hard disk onto your SSD before you
do anything else. This may require software and/or a special cable or connector ( not included with the PNY SSD ).
NOTE: Most clone utilities will only work if the space used on your current hard drive is less than or equal to the available
space on your new SSD.
• If you do not have a clone utility, or the amount of used storage on your current HDD exceeds the available space on
your new SSD, you will need to backup your data from your current hard drive, install your OS and applications from
scratch, and then restore your data onto your new SSD. Please be sure that you have the necessary installation disks
for your OS and programs.
• As with any computer upgrade, please ensure you are properly grounded and free of static electricity before continuing.
• PNY is not responsible for lost or missing data or damage to your system resulting from installation of this SSD.
• If you are not familiar or comfortable with the installation process for your new drive, it is highly recommended that you
visit your local Computer Retailer or Service Center for assistance.
WhAT yOu WIll NEED
• Your new PNY SSD
• Your notebook computer
• Your notebook computer’s user manual
• A Phillips screwdriver
• Your OS ( Operating System ) CD/DVD, or other means by which to install your Operating System and/or restore
your OS, Programs and Data
• Optional – 3.5” drive bay adapter for desktop or server installation