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Help upgrading my laptop HDD to SSD
Posted on 5/12/16 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 5/12/16 at 12:44 pm
So I just ordered a new laptop ( this one) and I'm wanting to upgrade to an SSD right away. I've been reading up on it as much as I can but I want to make sure I'm doing the right things.
So this is the SSD I'm looking to get
And this enclosure
And I guess I'll just use the Samsung cloning software that comes with the SSD?
If anyone has any input on if those will work and if I need anything else that would be greatly appreciated
So this is the SSD I'm looking to get
And this enclosure
And I guess I'll just use the Samsung cloning software that comes with the SSD?
If anyone has any input on if those will work and if I need anything else that would be greatly appreciated
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Posted on 5/12/16 at 12:47 pm to Grim
Your SSD, enclosure, and cloning software choices are all good.
Nice laptop, too, especially when you get that SSD installed.
Nice laptop, too, especially when you get that SSD installed.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 12:52 pm to Grim
I bought a similar model a few months ago. It's easy to do, but a bit tedious because there are about 16(!!!) screws you need to take out to open the fricking thing.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 12:53 pm to ILikeLSUToo
That's rare when he likes everything someone gets.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 12:54 pm to Grim
I don't understand why you are buying an enclosure.
You'd probably be better off with a fresh o/s install on the new disk (no more bloatware). Cloning usually ends up being more hassle than it's worth and there is nothing on the new computer that you can't download from the manufacturer's website anyway.
You'd probably be better off with a fresh o/s install on the new disk (no more bloatware). Cloning usually ends up being more hassle than it's worth and there is nothing on the new computer that you can't download from the manufacturer's website anyway.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 1:02 pm to ILikeLSUToo
So do you think I should be able to handle the install? I don't really have much experience with hardware
Posted on 5/12/16 at 1:09 pm to Grim
Since the OS is Win10 Home, may want to "acquire" a Win7 Pro version and upgrade to Win10 Pro.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 1:22 pm to Grim
Yeah you will be fine. It's really just as simple as unscrewing the back and the enclosure and swapping them out. I had that same SSD and it was very easy.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 1:23 pm to tom
quote:After you remove the 1TB hard drive, would you just toss it in the trash?
I don't understand why you are buying an enclosure.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 1:35 pm to tom
quote:
Cloning usually ends up being more hassle than it's worth
Cloning is really easy with the correct software, and very fast when the drive is new and uncluttered.
This post was edited on 5/12/16 at 1:36 pm
Posted on 5/12/16 at 2:48 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
And is 500gb the way to go or would 250gb be enough? I don't really download any movies or anything
Posted on 5/12/16 at 3:08 pm to Korkstand
quote:
After you remove the 1TB hard drive, would you just toss it in the trash?
Rather than drag it around with a laptop? Yes.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 3:15 pm to ILikeLSUToo
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Cloning is really easy with the correct software, and very fast when the drive is new and uncluttered.
Reinstalling windows is a lot easier than uninstalling all of the bloatware, reclaiming useless drive partitions, etc.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 3:40 pm to tom
quote:quote:Rather than drag it around with a laptop? Yes.
After you remove the 1TB hard drive, would you just toss it in the trash?
Come on, now.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 4:10 pm to tom
quote:
Reinstalling windows is a lot easier than uninstalling all of the bloatware, reclaiming useless drive partitions, etc.
No, not really. Maybe for you.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 10:13 pm to Grim
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And is 500gb the way to go or would 250gb be enough? I don't really download any movies or anything
With storage, just buy as much as you can afford. However, a big hard drive isn't that necessary when you consider you will also be able to use your 1 TB HDD to backup whatever you want. Also, with cloud storage being so cheap these days, I've been getting by easily with 250 GB for years.
Posted on 5/12/16 at 11:26 pm to BabySam
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Since the OS is Win10 Home, may want to "acquire" a Win7 Pro version and upgrade to Win10 Pro.
What do you think he is going to gain by switching to Pro exactly?
Posted on 5/13/16 at 8:48 am to Grim
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nd is 500gb the way to go or would 250gb be enough? I don't really download any movies or anything
I got the 500GB. I could probably live with 250GB and be okay and never use the rest. It wasn't much more and I like the extra wiggle room in case I have to load a work program on my computer and do a project.
This post was edited on 5/13/16 at 8:50 am
Posted on 5/18/16 at 2:50 pm to Grim
Just finished the install. Was an absolute breeze. Seriously took 3 clicks to clone the hard drive with the Samsung software
Eta: And holy cow is this thing fast. So weird having a laptop boot up so quickly
Eta: And holy cow is this thing fast. So weird having a laptop boot up so quickly
This post was edited on 5/18/16 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 5/18/16 at 4:52 pm to Grim
Yeah SSDs are amazing.
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