Mounting the ssd in the system unit. How I installed an SSD drive on an old computer

SSD drives (also called “solid state”) are no longer a curiosity for computer users. So how to connect an SSD drive to your computer once you are the proud owner of it?

SSD (Solid-State Drive), which translates roughly as “solid-state storage device”, which replaces HDD (or “hard” disks, “hard drives”) is a non-mechanical memory unit based on microcircuits. Due to much higher speeds of reading and writing data, it can significantly improve the speed performance of your personal computer or laptop.

I will say right away that installing a solid-state drive is not much different from installing an HDD (“hard drive” or “hard drive”, as they are also called). And if it is different, it represents a less demanding installation option. Why? Because SSD drives:

• unlike HDDs, they do not have a moving rotating element;
• due to their design, they do not heat up and do not make noise;
• smaller in size (2.5 inches versus standard 3.5 inches HDD);
• more durable and less capricious to mechanical damage.

Some SSDs, along with the disk, include a special adapter panel from 2.5 to 3.5 inches (metal or plastic), which is intended for installing the disk into a standard HDD bay. There are adapters from 2.5 to 5.25 inches, in case we want to install a new disk in the slots for CD/DVD drives. In some modern computer cases, manufacturers have begun to provide special slots for SSDs. If such a slot is not provided, there is no adapter included, or all disk bays (slots) are occupied, you can place our SSD drive in any convenient place inside the system unit. You can secure the disc using, for example, simple vinyl clamps.

It is not recommended to use adhesive tapes or double-sided tapes - such fastening will not be reliable.

So,

1. turn off the computer's power;
2. remove the side panel of the system unit;
3. We take our new SSD drive out of the box. *Note that if the disc is brought in from the cold, you need to let it warm up to room temperature. We save the packaging (just in case);
4. We select a location for installing the SSD, secure it, and connect SATA cables to the motherboard. We try to use a SATA 3 6 GB/s cable, but if you have SATA 3 ports and there are no cables, then you can connect an ordinary SATA cable to the SATA ports.

The maximum performance of an SSD drive will be ensured when it is connected to a SATA 3.0 connector or higher at speeds of up to 6 GB/sec. On the board, it is usually distinguished from others by its black color and corresponding markings. If there are no symbols for SATA 3.0, you should read the documentation for the motherboard.

Then we connect power from the unit (PSU), close the system unit and start the computer.

SSD drives do not tolerate overheating well. Therefore, when installing a new SSD drive, it would be useful to take care of upgrading the cooling systems. For this, you can install, for example, a simple additional fan in the side parts of the system unit. This wind blower will perfectly cool not only our new SSD drive, but also a regular hard drive.

BIOS setup and OS installation

Before you start installing the operating system on the SSD (it is preferable to do a clean installation from scratch), we enter the BIOS (basic input/output system) of your computer. The most common way to enter the BIOS is by pressing the Delete key; the F1 and F2 keys are used somewhat less frequently.

Let's look at an example of setting up a BIOS to work with an SSD on an ASUS UEFI BIOS:

Go to the advanced system settings Advanced Mode;

We move to the Advanced/SATA Configuration settings and look at the connected devices. It is necessary that the SSD be connected to the first SATA 3, and the HDD to SATA 2;

Be sure to remember that you need to switch the SATA controller to AHCI mode;

Then we go to the Boot/Hard Drive Priorities section and install our new SSD as the first boot disk. If this is not done, the system will continue to boot from the HDD;

We save all our settings and reboot by pressing the F10 key. We make sure that the solid-state drive is listed first among the boot HDDs. To install Windows, you can leave the CD/DVD drive first in the boot. Or we use a one-time initial boot from CD/DVD via the F8 key on ASUS boards.

On many Internet resources, would-be specialists recommend copying, transferring, cloning or restoring from an image, etc., the C:\HDD drive with an already installed OS when installing an SSD. This is not recommended under any circumstances. Be prepared to install the OS from scratch after you have installed a new SSD drive on your computer. After all, when the OS is installed on the HDD, then all services are launched to work specifically on the HDD. If we transfer a system designed to work on an HDD to an SSD, then the overwhelming number of services will not only not help improve the performance of the OS and computer, but will only contribute to the rapid wear of the new SSD. In order for the SSD disk to work long-term and correctly under our operating system, we definitely need to install it “from scratch” and on a clean SSD disk.

We set the basic time and language settings and get to the selection of partitions and disks for installing the OS;

After we have seen our unallocated SSD (Disk 0), select it to install the system and click “Disk Setup”;

There is no need to format the disk. Click the “Create” button and create a partition for the entire available SSD size;

Then click “Apply”. The system requests 100 MB for its needs - we agree;

We indicate in which partition the system should be installed, in our case, on Disk 0 Partition 2, because Partition 1 is reserved by the system itself and it will not be possible to install the operating system on it;

Then we start the installation of the operating system itself.

After completing the installation of the operating system, do not forget to install all the necessary drivers that come with our motherboard - from the disk or from the manufacturer’s website.

When a new SSD drive is installed in the computer, and the system is installed on it, and we see that everything works, it’s worth thinking about optimizing the operating system to work with the flash memory drive.

Conclusion

In order for our new SSD disk to serve us as long as possible and not fail prematurely, we should adhere to certain rules when using it - to increase the service life of the disk, it is necessary to leave at least 10-15% of free space on the disk.

During the entire process of using an SSD drive, you must constantly ensure that the latest drivers for the SSD drive are installed in the system. They can usually be found on the SSD drive manufacturer's website. As a rule, with each subsequent firmware the number of drive capabilities is updated and its service life increases. In order to check the resource of our SDD disk, it is best to periodically run programs to identify disk errors and the amount of used resource - for example, software such as SSD Life.

Connecting an SSD as the main drive in many cases will significantly speed up the operation of the operating system installed on it, access to documents and main programs, and eliminate some previously necessary operations, for example, the need to regularly defragment the disk. If, of course, the machine is quite old, has a single-core processor, less than 4 GB of RAM, and the motherboard was released more than 6-8 years ago, then upgrading an ordinary computer only by installing an SSD will not give noticeable results, but it will 100% give a second life to the laptop or netbook.

Every day more and more users are thinking about the question: how to replace the HDD in a laptop with an SSD? This topic is especially relevant now: the hard drive, like in a mobile computer, is becoming obsolete.

To change or not to change? That is the question

For many years, there has been a debate about whether the hard drive will be replaced by solid-state drives or not. Power users value SSDs for speed and reliability. However, every medal has two sides, so it should be noted that the reactivity of the drive is very expensive.

The high cost of SSDs for the most part prevents them from becoming widely used. Many owners of PCs and laptops, whose activities require the best performance indicators, still renounce HDDs.

Pros and cons of SSD and HDD

The fact is that HDD has a number of disadvantages compared to SSD:

As a rule, it is because of them that many decide to replace them, while one cannot ignore the advantages of hard drives over solid-state drives:

• Volume. At the moment, ordinary users have access to from 320 GB to 10 TB. And the same SSDs in regular stores can be found with a maximum capacity of 2TB. We are not talking about drives for industrial or server equipment, but only about those that can be bought at the nearest computer market.
• Price. She is much lower. If you compare the cost of a popular 2 TB hard drive with an SSD of the same capacity, it turns out that a solid-state drive is 16 times more expensive than an HDD.
• With SSD, it is almost impossible to recover deleted data due to the storage method. The maximum that can be done is to take the drive to a laboratory where the necessary equipment will be available.

Based on the above, we can conclude that if the speed and security of data is more important than its volume. Do you value low power consumption? You can safely switch to an SSD drive.

What HDDs are used in the laptop?

Currently, laptops use 2.5-inch hard drives. This means that inside there are “pancakes” of this exact diameter. Some MacBooks have 1.8″ hard drives, but this is a separate topic and we won’t talk about them.

Each disk has a set of characteristics, such as:

• manufacturer;
• volume: the amount of data that can be stored, usually in GB;
• buffer memory: fast memory or cash;
• rotation speed: the number of revolutions per minute made by the spindle;
• connection interface: connector through which the drive is connected to the board.

The price of the HDD depends on the set of these characteristics and their quality. The most common hard drive option at the time of writing has:

• connection interface - SATA III;
• volume - 2 TB;
• - 5400 rpm;
• buffer memory - 32 MB.

What SSDs can be installed instead of a hard drive?

The main difference between a solid-state drive and an HDD is that data is written non-mechanically. Simply put, information is recorded on microcircuits. Due to this, high and low noise levels are achieved.

Such drives have 4 common form factors:

• PCI-E AIC (add-in-card);
• M.2 2280;
• mSATA;
• 2.5 in.

In the context of this article, which is devoted to the question of how to replace the HDD in a laptop with an SSD, all attention will be paid to drives of the latest format, i.e. 2.5 inches. They and the HDD have the same shape and SATA III connection interface. A similar view allows you to remove the disk and install an SSD in its place, screwing it to the same slide and closing it with the same lid.

mSata form factor SSD

Some laptops also support mSata. They have a special III on the motherboard and two places for screws to secure the drive. Such SSDs can be used either as independent storage devices or in combination with one, depending on the design of the laptop.

In many Lenovo models, such an SSD drive acts as additional storage (as a cache). There are laptops that have mSata installed in conjunction with the hard drive and used as a system partition, that is, nothing is installed on it except the operating system. Thanks to this solution, the loading of the OS is accelerated, and the data storage volume remains quite large, since the information is written to disk.

SSD form factor 2.5″

To successfully replace an HDD with an SSD, you must choose the right drive. At the moment, we managed to decide that it should be 2.5 inches and connected via SATA III. It is also worth paying attention to the thickness of the SSD, since for hard drives it ranges from 5 to 9.5 mm. If you buy an SSD that is too thick, the disk lid on your laptop may not close properly.

Then it's a matter of taste. For home use, 100-300 GB is considered sufficient. According to Tom Hardware, the best SSD for users is recognized with its affordable price of less than $100 and has excellent characteristics. If you are an inexperienced user, just look for something similar in description and you won’t go wrong.

Replacing an HDD with an SSD in a laptop

The process of changing a hard drive to an SSD is the same as installing a new hard drive.

The first thing to do if the old hard drive is working is to copy the information from it to another medium. Important data must be transferred to the cloud, to a USB flash drive or removable drive.

You can buy a case for HDD 2.5, install the old hard drive in it and use it in the future as a mobile storage medium.

Replacement process

First you need to remove the battery. If it is non-removable, turn off the computer, remove the cover, and remove the battery connector from the motherboard.

1. Unscrew the screws that hold the disk cover in place and remove it.
2. Remove the screws holding the hard drive slide.
3. Pull the slide away from the connector to disconnect the HDD and remove it from the case.
4. Remove the screws securing the drive to the slide and remove it.
5. Take the drive, install it in the slide in the same way as the hard drive was, and tighten the screws.
6. Lower the SSD and carriers into the case and slide them into the slot to connect the drive.
7. Screw the slide fasteners into the housing.
8. Close the cover and tighten the screws.
9. Connect the battery in the same way as you disconnected it and close the cover if necessary.
10. Turn on the laptop and check the functionality of the SSD.

The minimum check would be to go into the BIOS or UEFI and see how the drive was detected. In most laptop models, this can be done by pressing the DEL or F2 key (in some Enter) immediately after turning it on.

If the drive is working and installed correctly, its name and serial number will be indicated in the information section. Additionally, you can run tests using the utility and check other things, for example, recording speed.

The first thing to do is copy the information. This is written above. The principle of operation for all computers in this regard is the same.

1. Disconnect the battery from the HP laptop. If the battery is removable, like this model, then you can do it simply:

• unlock the battery lock;
• pull the second latch;
• remove the battery from the connector.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that hold the hard drive cover in the case. In most models it is small, about ½ of the entire back surface. Remove the cover; you may have to apply a little force, as it may be secured with additional latches from the inside.

3. Unscrew the screws that hold the hard drive carrier. There may be 2 or 4 of them. Move the hard drive away from the connector to disconnect it.

4. Pry up the mount and remove the screws. If the hard drive is disconnected from the connector, this will be easy to do.

5. Unscrew the screws that hold the HDD in the slide. Usually they are located at one end and the other, 2 pieces each.

6. Install the SSD in the carrier instead of the hard drive and tighten the screws on both sides.

7. Install the disk mount along with the drive into the case and push it into the slot. Screw the slide screws back in.

8. Close the housing cover and install the screws in the same order in which you removed them.

9. Connect the battery, that is, install it until it clicks. Push the battery lock back into position.

10. Turn on the laptop and check that the SSD is detected in the system; you can perform additional testing.

This is how the HDD in a laptop is replaced with an SSD. In the vast majority of models, this work is done the same way. The differences usually lie in the way the battery is disassembled and disconnected.

In this section, we will look at options for upgrading a hard drive to an SSD drive in laptops manufactured by Acer. For clarity, an example will be given of a model in which the battery is built-in, and almost complete disassembly is required.

First of all, we still copy important data. Here the amount of information was small, so the transfer was made to a USB flash drive. Turn off the laptop and start replacing.

1. It is necessary to remove the back cover of the case. To do this, remove all the screws from the back side.

2. Remove the back part, carefully prying it around the perimeter. If the cover does not budge on any side, stop and check that all screws are removed.

3. Disconnect the battery; to do this, remove the cable from the connector by gently pulling it towards you. Do not break the plug, otherwise you will have to completely replace the battery.

4. In this model, the hard drive is not secured in the slide, but is simply inserted into the connector on the board between the case mounts. In order to replace the HDD with an SSD in a laptop, just remove the old disk by pulling it away from the connector. Then put the drive in its place.

5. Reconnect the battery. Make sure that the connector is straight and not damaged.

6. Replace the housing cover and tighten all screws. Make sure that the back does not pinch the wires.

7. Turn on the laptop, check the functionality of the solid-state drive in any way. If the computer does not respond to the power button, you will have to disassemble it again to check the battery.

In this way, the HDD in a laptop is replaced with an SSD for some models from the manufacturer Acer. You can rely on these instructions if you need to update other computers with a built-in battery.

Replacing HDD with SSD in Lenovo laptop

You won’t be able to find a big difference here from the previous two options. It can be noted that replacing the disk with an SSD drive in this option combined the two previous ones. This Lenovo model has a removable battery, but the HDD mount is located under the back of the case. There is no separate cover here.

Following the main principle, you need to transfer the necessary data to another location or prepare an HDD case to mount your old disk into. This time we won’t copy anything, we’ll insert the hard drive into the Case and start using it as a portable “flash drive”.

1. First you need to disconnect the battery. The battery of this model is removable, so you need to remove the lock and remove the battery.

2. Unscrew all the screws located at the bottom one by one. Be sure to check if your model has additional screws on the side.

3. Carefully remove the cover, unsnapping each fastener one by one. If the case does not budge, check that all screws have been removed.

4. Remove the screw that holds the hard drive carrier. In this example there is only one. Lift the HDD mounts and remove it from the laptop.

5. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the slide to the hard drive. In this model, the mounts have shielded foil, which protects the disk controller from shorting to the case.

6. Install the new SSD drive into the HDD mount and return it to its place, securing it with a screw.

7. Close the laptop with the bottom of the case, carefully snapping all the fasteners into place. Tighten the screws in the same order and connect the battery.

8. Turn on the laptop and test the drive in Bios or with some utility, for example, Victoria.

The ways to change an HDD to an SSD in a laptop can be listed endlessly. The fact is that each model has its own disassembly principle. Therefore, if you are not qualified and have no experience in this matter, it is recommended to turn to professionals.

Replacing your hard drive with a solid state drive will increase your laptop's performance by an order of magnitude. However, be sure to take into account the processor parameters and the amount of RAM. If you have a very weak CPU installed and no more than 2 GB of RAM, then the system will slow down in any case, even with an SSD.

Evaluate your computer adequately, make only the necessary changes to it, and it will serve faithfully until you buy a new one.

They are rapidly gaining popularity. More and more users are deciding to try an SSD drive and install an operating system on it. But most people do not have experience working with this type of drive. Therefore, on thematic forums they are often interested in how to connect an SSD drive to a computer. In this material we will look at the process of connecting SSD drives to a desktop computer.

Firstly, the process of connecting an SSD drive to a computer is not fundamentally different from. Therefore, if you know how to connect hard drives, then you will not have any difficulties connecting an SSD. The only difficulty is how to fix the SSD drive inside the case, but more on that a little later.

Step No. 1. Prepare your computer to connect an SSD drive.

Before you start connecting the SSD drive, you must completely turn off the power to the computer. To do this, disconnect the cable that leads to the power outlet. Then disconnect the remaining cables and remove the side covers of the system unit. As a rule, they are fixed with four screws at the back of the system unit.

Step No. 2. Installing an SSD drive.

An SSD drive is a completely electronic device. Unlike hard drives, it has no moving parts and therefore does not create vibration or noise. Therefore, the SSD drive can be installed anywhere in the system unit.

Your task is to choose a place where the SSD drive can be conveniently fixed so that it does not dangle inside the computer. Otherwise, when you move your computer or the next time you service your computer, the SSD drive may hit other computer components and damage them.

The simplest and at the same time reliable option is in the hard drive bay. But, since the hard drive bay is designed for 3.5-inch devices, and the SSD drive is made in a 2.5-inch form factor, we will need a special sled (mount). Quite often, these sleds come complete with the drive itself. If they are not available, you can purchase them separately.

The SSD drive is attached to the carrier using 4 screws that are screwed into the bottom of the carrier. After this, the slides themselves are inserted into the system unit into the bay for 3.5-inch hard drives and secured with 4 screws.

As a result

Step No. 3. Connect the SSD drive to the computer.

After securing the slide inside the system unit, you can begin connecting cables to the SSD drive. Solid state drives are connected in the same way as modern hard drives, that is, using two.

A wide SATA cable is power supply; it connects to the computer's power supply. A narrow SATA cable is a data cable; it connects to the motherboard.

If it supports SATA 3.0, then the SSD drive is best connected to SATA 3.0 ports. SATA 3.0 ports provide significantly higher data transfer speeds, allowing you to get the most out of your SSD drive.

On the motherboard, the SATA 3.0 ports are marked in a different color. Read the instructions for your motherboard so as not to confuse anything.

How to connect an SSD to a computer as a worthy alternative to a classic hard drive and increase data reading speed, as well as reduce power consumption. Solid state drives (literal translation from the English abbreviation SSD) can greatly increase the service life of the device. Their affordable price today, compact size and simplicity of the device allow you to upgrade your desktop computer or laptop yourself at home.

Preparing the location for installing the drive

Like any work related to upgrading an electronic device, installing an SSD requires some preparation. It consists of the following features and depends on the type of gadget:

1. Laptops already have a standard 2.5-inch disk connector, which matches the format of most types of solid-state drives and there are no problems with installation on them. Many models are equipped with a separate compartment for hard drives, which greatly simplifies the installation procedure.
2. Desktop computers are equipped with 3.5-inch disks, and installing an SSD requires preparing a certain place for it. To do this, you need to purchase a special adapter in advance, which will ensure a reliable connection and fixation.

A user who decides to install an SSD on his own must have the knowledge and skills to reinstall (install a new) operating system, using third-party software that will help quickly launch Windows on new hardware.

Installation procedure

Due to the fact that the SSD device has no moving parts, and therefore does not create vibrations and noise, it can be installed almost anywhere in the system unit. The only condition is reliable fixation, which is necessary in case of transportation (rearrangement) of the computer. If it hangs freely on the connection wires, it can touch and damage other parts.

The classic and most convenient installation option is a hard drive bay with a standard size of 3.5 inches. Therefore, we first prepare (purchase if it is not included in the kit) a special adapter (sled). The installation algorithm will look like this:

• The device is disconnected from the electrical network and the back or top cover is removed.
• The SSD is pre-attached to the adapter (sled) using the four screws included in the kit (the fit should be tight, the screws should be tightened without much effort).
• The slide with the solid-state drive is installed in the bay for a 3.5-inch drive and is secured in it with screws.
• The cable connection of an SSD device to a computer is carried out in the same way as connecting a standard hard drive, using 2 SATA cables (with a wide and narrow adapter for connection). In this case, the wide one is connected to the power supply unit of the system unit, and the narrow one to its motherboard. Please note that the SSD is connected to the motherboard via the SATA 3.0 port, which has a corresponding designation or is distinguished from SATA 2.0 in a different color.

Connecting specifically to the SATA 3.0 port of the motherboard will allow you to make the most of the working potential of the solid-state drive and provide up to 600 Mbit/second. Don’t be afraid of incorrect connections; all connectors have individual sizes and you won’t be able to mix them up, even if you wanted to.

At this point, the installation and connection procedure is considered complete. Check again the reliability of the drive's fastening and the quality of the wires, after which you can install the cover on the system unit, and then connect the power supply with all the necessary equipment.

Initial launch and preparation for work

Initialization of new equipment (solid-state drive), if there is an operating system installed on the device, will take place automatically immediately after switching on. After this, you need to carry out a number of actions:

• Through the “Disk Management” settings (opened by pressing the WIN + X key combination and entering diskmgmt.msc in the window that opens), format the installed drive.

• Divide the disk into several parts (if necessary).
• Change the letter or cluster size of the new disk.

The procedure can be carried out using the device settings menu. Login by right-clicking on the “My Computer” icon and going to the “Disk Management” section.

After this, you should reboot the device. Uninterrupted normal startup will mean that the disk is ready for use and can be filled with the information the user needs to the full extent of its capabilities.

Preparation and use as a boot disk

Installing a new or reinstalling an existing operating system after installing the drive is done through the BIOS. The procedure is simple and looks like this:

• After starting the computer, you must press the Esc or F1 key.
• In the settings, select SSD loading.

If any difficulties arise, you must use the instructions for the motherboard or laptop.

Go to the Boot menu using the arrow buttons on the keyboard. In the Boot Device Priority item, you must indicate the loading of the solid-state drive. To simplify the procedure, the necessary explanations about the algorithm of actions will be placed in the right column of the BIOS, indicating the keys that need to be pressed.

After completing the installation procedure, you must press the F10 button and reboot the device.

This method will help many users to perform a fairly effective upgrade of their computer or laptop and even give new life to a hopelessly outdated device.

rmozov. All this is very annoying, as it does not allow you to work in normal mode. You can fix such problems by installing an SSD drive. It can be used as a backup or main storage location for information. However, most users are interested in using it as a system disk, as this makes it possible to significantly speed up the system.

Purchasing an SSD drive for a laptop is an important procedure for increasing system performance. On such drives, accessing various files is much faster.

Moreover, replacing an outdated HDD with a more advanced model will allow you to get a significantly greater increase in power compared to installing a new processor model or expanding the memory capacity. That's why, V which laptops can install ssd An extremely pressing question for many users.

The main advantages of an SSD drive for a laptop:

• All programs launch and operate much faster,
• the modest dimensions of such units allow them to be easily selected for any laptop model,
• light weight, this nuance is especially relevant when used on a portable device,
• Energy consumption is significantly reduced - this will have a positive effect on the overall operating time of the device.
• high level of reliability and long service life.

All these advantages fully justify the curiosity, how to install ssd drive in laptop and its further operation.

Features of choosing the optimal SSD drive model

When choosing a solid-state drive, you need to rely on its size and capacity.

In terms of laptop sizes, choose 2.5-inch or 1.8-inch models. There are even smaller options, but the final choice depends on the model of your device.

Volume is a little more complicated. The most affordable models are from 60 to 120 GB. They are quite enough to accommodate the system and store documents. More spacious models cost a pretty penny, and not everyone can afford them.

In terms of form factor, the most popular options are mSATA and M2, but most often how to install ssd msata in laptop users want to know.

How to install an ssd drive in a laptop

If you have already chosen the appropriate SSD drive model and purchased it, then all that remains is to carry out the entire set of steps to install it. Depending on the laptop model, several options for installing the drive may be used.

How to install ssd instead of hdd in laptop

To replace the hard drive with a more advanced model, you will need to partially disassemble the laptop. To do this, you need to use the appropriate screwdriver. In almost all laptops the hdd is located immediately behind the lid. That's why how to install ssd instead of hdd in laptop Usually the owner of the device sorts it out on his own. Having removed the back cover, carefully remove the HDD; to do this, pull it in the direction indicated by the arrow. We install the SSD in the 2.5 slot for the hard drive and fix the laptop lid. In this case, the installed drive acts as the main storage.

Current technologies and the presence of special equipment make it possible to insert an SSD instead of a disk drive. How to install ssd in laptop instead of dvd Find out below. First of all, you will need to purchase a special adapter - SATA 2nd HDD Caddy for Laptop. Just when making a purchase, be sure to make sure that it is compatible with your laptop model.

To install the adapter, you will need to unscrew the back cover of the device. In some laptop models, access is very limited; a comprehensive disassembly of the device will be required. Having removed the drive, we connect an adapter that works with 2.5 form factor drives.

By the way, all actions aimed at how to install ssd in laptop correctly instead of a disk drive are fully justified by the advantages of this operation. It becomes possible to use information from an old HDD drive, and the space on the laptop is significantly increased.

Purchasing a special case

In this case, you will need to purchase a special case to make the SSD external. The device is connected via a USB connector, but this option has several nuances.

Firstly, this option is much more expensive, and there is no option to install the disk inside the device. Secondly, before you think about is it possible to install an ssd in a laptop external element, make sure you have USB 3.0 or 3.1. Outdated connectors will not allow you to get the desired result, but on the contrary, performance can only worsen.

Features of setting up an SSD drive

After the replacement has been completed, you will need to make the appropriate settings in the operating system. If the drive is used as a disk for the operating system, you need to make changes to the disk loading. To do this, launch the BIOS and go to the BOOT category, where we move the required disk to the main position. Now Sony laptop upgrade with ssd installation will be completed in full.

Disable some services in Windows

The Windows operating system is fully configured to work with HDDs, which have certain differences in the operating principle of SSDs. To improve the performance and service life of a modern drive, certain changes will need to be made:

• disable hard drive defragmentation,
• disabling the paging file,
• launching the TRIM function,
• disabling file indexing.

Therefore, after how to install ssd in asus laptop or in any other model, you will need to carry out all these manipulations. This way, you significantly optimize the operation of the installed hard drive.

How to install an ssd in a lenovo laptop and use it correctly

Once the installation of the ssd is completed, it must be divided into several partitions. The operating system will be stopped on one, and all the others will be used to store less important information.

There is another rather interesting option and it is the most profitable and convenient. How to install ssd in lenovo laptop you can use it to launch the operating system, and store all other files on the HDD drive. This optimization will significantly increase the lifespan of the ssd.

If the solid-state drive is small in volume, then it is advisable to periodically clear it of unused files. We avoid working at the limit of its volume - this has a serious impact on performance and service life. A number of utilities are now available that allow you to quickly remove all unnecessary junk from a disk.

It is necessary not only to know, but also how to properly care for it, configure it, and much more. Only correct settings will allow you to achieve the desired result in increasing performance, but will also significantly extend the life of the SSD drive.

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