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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 12:54 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 1:09 pm to Grim
Since the OS is Win10 Home, may want to "acquire" a Win7 Pro version and upgrade to Win10 Pro.
Posted on 5/18/16 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
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