How to Install a 2.5" SATA SSD in a Laptop – Kingston Technology

Опубликовано 10 сентября 2019, 19:10

It’s easy to install a 2.5" SATA SSD into a laptop computer. We’ll show you how.

Before you make your purchase, be sure to confirm if you will need a cloning software. Kingston makes two versions of most SSDs: With Installation Kit and Drive Only. The Installation Kit includes a download code for the Acronis True Image disk cloning software, a USB 3.0 enclosure (to connect either the SSD or old drive for cloning), along with four more items which are only used for desktop PCs installation: a mounting bracket, screws, SATA cable, and power cable. You need the Installation Kit if you are upgrading an old laptop from an old drive to a new SSD since you need to use the USB enclosure and cloning software. You might go with the Drive Only option if you already have a SATA to USB cable/USB enclosure, a cloning software, or if you are simply upgrading the drive of a brand-new laptop with a fresh OS to the new SSD. Note, the MacOS includes the Disk Utilities app for cloning so Acronis True Image will only be needed if you are running Windows and require cloning. If you don’t need the Installation Kit version, you might decide to go with the less expensive Drive Only version.

1. Remember to always refer to your laptop’s manual before disassembling it or replacing any hardware.

2. As a precaution, prior to handling the SSD, touch an unpainted and grounded metal object or use an anti-static wrist strap to work in a static-safe environment.

3. Unplug the power and remove the battery from your laptop.

4. Please refer to your notebook manufacturer’s user manual on how to properly remove the battery. Some notebooks require you to take off the case cover before removing the battery.

5. Hold down the power button for about 10 seconds to drain any residual power from the laptop.

6. Remove the case cover and locate the storage device on the motherboard.

7. Carefully, remove the screws securing the drive.

8. Gently remove the drive out and disconnect the SATA connector from the notebook. If your notebook uses a bracket or screws to hold in the drive remove those as well. The hard drive will easily separate from the bracket.

9. Place the SSD into the bracket by lining up the connectors and the screw holes and tighten the screws.

10. Attach the SATA connector to the SSD and slide it back into the bay. If the SSD uses a bracket, make sure to tighten the screws to secure the SSD.

11. Place the case cover back onto the notebook.

12. Re-connect the battery, connect the power, and boot up your system.

If you need help cloning your drive, please check our Acronis True Image cloning video here: youtube.com/watch?v=Q64Jm8hSlW...