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Solid State Drive

Quick-Start Installation Guide

Upgrading your existing hard disk drive (HDD) to a new SanDisk Solid State Drive (SSD) is easy!

This guide provides quick instructions on how to upgrade your SATA-based desktop or notebook computer

HDD to a SanDisk SSD. We also cover cloning your data from your current HDD to your new SanDisk SSD

using cloning software.

Replacing your HDD with a solid state drive consists of three easy steps:

1. Connect your SanDisk SSD to your computer

2. Clone the data from your existing HDD to your new SanDisk SSD

3. Uninstall your HDD and replace it with your new SanDisk SSD

 • Obtaindatacloningsoftware.

There are many options available for purchase, but in this guide we will use data cloning software

provided by Apricorn® to walk you through the data cloning process.

 • Conrmyouhavetherequiredhardware*foryourinstallationscenario:

1. SATA data cable

(required for desktops computers only)

2. USB-to-SATA data cable

3. 3.5-inch mounting adapter and screws

(required for desktop computers only)

4. Phillips screwdriver

*EachoftheabovehardwarecomponentsaresoldseparatelyorcanbefoundintheSanDiskSSDConversionKit.Seewww.sandisk.com/go-SSD

BEFOREYOUSTART

This guide applies to most solid state drives;

check the instructions included with your SSD

for more details.

NOTE:

Summary of content (7 pages)

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SanDisk® Solid State Drive Quick-Start Installation Guide NOTE: This guide applies to most solid state drives; check the instructions included with your SSD for more details. Upgrading your existing hard disk drive (HDD) to a new SanDisk Solid State Drive (SSD) is easy! This guide provides quick instructions on how to upgrade your SATA-based desktop or notebook computer HDD to a SanDisk SSD. We also cover cloning your data from your current HDD to your new SanDisk SSD using cloning software.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Now that you have the required hardware and data cloning software, a few safety notes: • Handle your SSD with care. • Keep your SSD in the protective anti-static sleeve until you are ready to install it. • Do not touch the gold connectors on your SSD. • To minimize static electricity, touch your computer case before handling the SSD. • Do not disassemble the SSD in any way; this will void the SanDisk Manufacturer’s warranty.
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STEP 2 Clone your data In the next step, you will clone the data from your existing HDD to your new SanDisk SSD. This step is the same for both desktop and notebook computers. Let’s get started: 1. Run your preferred data cloning software. (We are using Apricorn® EZ Gig IV with Data Select.) 3. Select your source drive. (This is usually your computer’s internal drive and is denoted by the prefix “IDE”.) 3 2. Follow the prompts to begin the cloning process. (These may vary depending on the software used.
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NOTE: 5. Once you have completed the steps above, click next to begin cloning your data. This process will take some time depending on the amount of data you are cloning. You can keep track of the progress by watching the cloning status screen. NOTE: 4 Be sure to keep your computer’s power cable plugged in during this process.
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STEP 3 Replacing your HDD We’re almost done! In this final step, you will swap your current HDD with your new SanDisk SSD. Before you begin, be sure to shut your computer down and disconnect the power cable. Remove the battery if it’s a notebook computer. This process will differ depending on whether you are installing your new SanDisk SSD in a desktop or notebook computer. We’ll cover these in two separate sections.
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Desktop Computer SSD Installation To install your SSD in a desktop computer, follow these steps: 1. Make sure your computer is powered off and the power cable is disconnected. 2. Open your desktop computer case (refer to your computer’s manual for instructions). 3. Locate your existing HDD. 4. Unplug the SATA data cable and SATA power cable from your existing HDD and remove the drive from the bay. 5. In most desktop computers, before installing your SSD, first you must install it into the 3.
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SUPPORT For more instructional installation videos and more information about SanDisk SSDs, go to: www.sandisk.com/go-SSD WARRANTY More information regarding the product warranty can be obtained at: www.sandisk.com/wug SanDisk is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. All other brand names mentioned are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s). ©2012 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved.