How to install a Crucial SSD in your computer ® If you’re a first-time installer, there’s no need to fear – the process is easy and straightforward.
Part 1: Prepare 1. Gather supplies You’ll need your Crucial SSD, a screwdriver, your computer’s owner’s manual (which will specify the type of screwdriver you need), and a SATA-to-USB cable (sold separately). If you have a Mac® system, see our Helpful Tip below for additional instructions. 2. Set the spacer aside In the box with your SSD is a spacer (it looks like a black bracket). Set it aside for now – it won’t come into play until later in the process, and based on your system, you may not even need it.
Part 2: Copy 1. Connect the SSD to your system Using a SATA-to- USB cable, attach one side to the SSD and the other end to your computer. When handling your SSD, try not to touch its gold connector pins with your fingers. 2. Download the software that copies your old drive to your new SSD This comes free with Crucial SSDs. On the computer the SSD is connected to, go to http://www.crucial.com/clone to download the software. 3.
6. Select source and destination drives (disks) Your “source” disk is your existing drive. Select it by clicking on it, then click Next. Now select your “destination” disk (your new SSD) and click Next. On the following screen, click Proceed to start copying your data. 7. Reward yourself with a beverage of choice It’ll take a while for everything to copy. Depending on your system, the software might make it shut down or restart, which is OK.
3. Hold the power button for 5 seconds This removes any electricity still in the system. 4. Open the case How you do this will vary from system to system, so consult your owner’s manual for exact instructions. 5. Ground yourself Simply touch an unpainted metal surface. This protects your system’s components from the static electricity that’s naturally present in your body – grounding is just an extra safeguard. 6.
8. Reattach cables and brackets to SSD Once reattached, plug the SSD into your system. Don’t worry if the label faces up or down, as this varies by system. When plugging in the SSD, don’t force the connection – it should go in easily and fit snug. If it’s wobbly, refer to our Helpful Tip below. 9. Reassemble your system For laptop installations, reconnect the battery. 10. Turn on your computer Watch how much faster it boots up! 11.
Helpful Tip When you first slot your SSD into the storage drive bay, it might not fit securely. If this occurs, here’s what to do based on the type of system you’re installing into. Brackets, adapters, support frames, braces, pull tabs, or screws Spacer For laptops Look closely at the old storage drive you removed for any brackets, adapters, support frames, braces, pull tabs, or screws that might be attached to it.
2. Click on one of the “download” buttons Check out our Helpful Tip below to see which version of the software you need. Download times will vary based on your internet connection, but average 1-3 minutes. 3. Open and run Storage Executive Click on the file you just downloaded. If it doesn’t open right away, double click on it, then save it to your desktop and open it from there. Follow the onscreen prompts and instructions to install and start using the software. 4.
Congratulations! Now that you’re an expert installer, watch out! Your friends and family might just start asking you to do their installs ;) Customer Service and Technical Support North and South America Europe http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/support-contact UK: http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/support-contact FR: http://www.crucial.fr/fra/fr/aide-contact DE: http://www.crucial.de/deu/de/support-kontakt IT: http://it.crucial.com/ita/it/assistenza-contatti Asia, Australia, and New Zealand ANZ: http://www.
