Install SSD: instructions for exchange and retrofit

It doesn’t matter if you have one Retrofit or SSD exchange. With our step by stepInstructions You can install and experiment with an SSD alone All points that must be observed here.

1. SSD offers enormous advantages compared to a HDD hard drive

Solid -state units, SSD in short, have many advantages compared to the classic magnetic festival panels. A SSD is more robust because it extends completely with mechanical partsIdeal for mobile devices such as laptops. Even fragmentation cannot damage an SSD, since the memory areas are read electronically without measurable delays, regardless of where the data is. In addition, modern SSDs, in particular M.2-SD, are with Data rate of several Gigabyte per second extremely fast.

However, normal rigid discs are justified when it comes to maximum capacity at a low price. They are scheduled on megabyte per euro Hard Disk as severely cheaper serious data than SSD Is available in size of 6 terabyte or more.

Hybrid rigid discs: There are also hybrid rigid discs in retail sale, often as Hybrid Drive SSHD ODER solid state designated. This is basically A classic hard drive, integrated by a flash memory. The internal electronics is often used to store the files used in the flash memory, while large and less used files are stored on the magnetic memory of the hard drive. Hybrid rigid discs are faster than a normal hard drive, cheaper than an SSD with much more storage skills. Compared to the performance of a real SSD, the hybrid hard drive is only a compromise. In our rigid hybrid article: properties and performance compared to SSD and HD are available more information.

2. SSD in different design and size

For the notebooks with a particular hard drive, for the reasons shown, it is advisable to think of an SSD on the exchange of the hard drive. If only a hard drive on your notebook has been installed so far, you can exchange it completely with an SSD. In this case you need it SSD SATA with a size of 2.5 inches. This can be easily replaced with a hard drive. The connections and holes of an SSD are compatible with rigid discs in 2.5 -inch format.

This type of SSD is also ideal for updating a game console to exchange the internal hard drive of a PS4 or Xbox with an SSD.

A 2.5 -inch SSD can also be hosted with an installation frame in a desktop housing in a 3.5 -inch tree if there is no other assembly option.

On the contrary, very modern PCs or Mac systems often use one M.2-SD, which visually reminds you of a RAM bar and find space in special slots on the main scoreboard.

M.2-SDS are much faster and should therefore be the first choice if the system offers this connection option. Therefore, take a look in the manual of the PC manual or the main card, What kind of SSD uses your system. Under Windows, the device manager also helps to discover in the classic control control, which is installed for you. Under units you will find the designation of the internal unit device. Then start a web search to determine the type.

There are a variety of models and producers for both design. Prices differ significantly according to the model and capacity. You should only buy unit with a capacity of less than 512 GB if you really want to save only a few data, otherwise dimensions from 512 to 1 terabyte are often the best choice in comparing prices. The memory modules used and therefore the overall performance of the SSDs are another reason for the price differences. As a source of information, we therefore recommend a look at our test of the best SSD rigid discs.

3. Install an SSD as a second hard drive

If you install an SSD as a second SSD or in addition to a hard drive, which should work only for a desktop calculator for space reasons, you need little to consider with the exception of design. For an SSD in a 2.5 -inch format, a SATA connection cable from the SD card and the appropriate power connection is required.

If there are no more free cables on your computer, they can also be purchased by specialized retailers. Turn off the PC and separate it from electricity when installing the SSD.

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After installation, the Bios and Windows should recognize the new data carrier independently. If the second SSD hard drive is not displayed, it is necessary to use the Data management management first assigns a letter of unity or creates a partition.

4. SSD Exchange for the retrofit

The exchange of a hard or SSD disc is much more complex and must start with the question if you want to take Windows 10 previously installed. Otherwise, it is possible to start with passage 5.2 and install the new unit directly, Windows 10 will be reinstalled. You can use the old drive through an external housing for SSD M.2 or 2.5 inches as an external hard drive via USB 3 or USB-C and then also receive access to the stored data.

4.1. Clone of data carriers

The clone of a hard or SSD disc works without problems only if you can use both units at the same time. Therefore an external housing is needed for the new and subsequent old plate in a laptop (see point 5). Together with Freeware such as Easeus Todo Backup Free or Macrium Reflect, both can also clone rigid discs as free programs, copy all partitions and data from the previous hard / SSD disk to the new data carrier.

Some producers such as Samsung also add special SSD software for free cloning, for example the Samsung data migration software.

However, the process only works if the new data carrier can also record all data. If the previous hard drive offers more skills than the new SSD, you must first create free space on the Windows partition and other data partitions.

4.2. Change of the previous data vector

After cloning the data bearer, turn off the PC and – if possible, is found in the laptop battery. In notebooks, the expansion of the old and the installation of the new model from model to model is very different. The laptops, which have been designed mainly for the use of the company, sometimes have coverage on the hard drive on the lower part. If you remove this maintenance flap, you can easily change the unit.

Often the hard or SDD disc are installed inside the laptop so that it is the first Many screws must be loose, the housing is open and the unit is therefore located under the keyboard. Therefore, check the manual of the manufacturer or through a web search with the exact type designation of how the unit can be changed with you. As described in the following video for an Asus notebook, the exchange of a hard drive with an SSD on a notebook without a maintenance strip requires basic crafts and a series of suitable screwdrivers and sufficient patience.

Pay attention to the opening: Expansion and installation can also lead to the defect of the device by damaging the cables. Watch the video instructions calmly for your device and take notes in which points you have to be particularly careful. In case of doubt, let the change to a local PC dealer make you happy at a fair price.

4.3. Commission of the new drive

If the change worked and you first cloned Windows, the PC should start again. If Windows does not start, check the system bios if the new hard drive is recognized there. If there is no unit here, a mistake was made when connected.

On the other hand, Windows does not start even if the data carrier is displayed, the clone process has failed. In this case, try the repair of the starting environment through the Windows 10 installation courier, which is also possible to create from another PC with the media Windows 10 creation tool.

If this passage fails, it is also possible to toast the repair installation of Windows 10, which provides all the data. If this step does not help, you have to reinstall Windows 10. Since you have removed the old hard drive, you can then connect it to the external USB housing and transfer your data.

Product key? Incidentally, there is no need for standard numbers for this, since Windows 10 is again activated with the previous license after installation.

5. Install SSD – Here’s how it works with the Mac

SSD M.2 are also used for a Mac notebook. Apple has slightly changed the arrangement of the pin and the design. A special M.2 adapter is needed so that they can also use those of other manufacturers instead of an expensive Apple SSD. Since not all combinations also work in the Mac without errors, you have to find out which combination it works before buying. The Data Trip website offers help here and also describes each step while updating the SSD on the Mac.

In the following video you will find instructions on how to exchange an Apple SSD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff5ndbikzps

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