Installing an SSD in your PC is quick and straightforward, and can give your PC a big performance boost. Here's how to do it.
Installing an SSD is one of the most straightforward upgrades you can do to your PC — the only one with fewer steps is installing new memory. That makes it a great way to try out upgrading your PC by yourself, and we're here to help. Just follow the steps below, and you'll have a new SSD in your PC in no time.Recommended Videos Difficulty Moderate Duration 30 minutes What You Need Buying the right SSD Before you can install an SSD , you need to buy the right one for your PC.
Step 1: To install an NVMe SSD in your PC, shut your computer down and unplug all the cables, then place it on a desk or other easily-accessible surface with adequate lighting.Step 3: Before touching any internal components, ground yourself by attaching an anti-static wristband, or by touching some conductive portion of the case or power supply chassis.
Step 7: Before closing up your PC, plug in the cables again and boot it up. Check the BIOS, and in Windows to see if the new SSD is detected. If not, you may need to initialize it within the Windows Disk Management utility.How to install a SATA SSDSATA SSDs can still be a great way to add capacity and speed to a PC, especially if you're on a tight budget. They take a little more effort to install, but it's still straightforward. Here's how to do it.
Step 2: Locate a spare 2.5-inch drive bay. If you don't have one, either remove an existing drive, or be prepared to use some tape or other method for securing your SSD still in the base of your case, or against a side panel. While SSDs aren't susceptible to physical damage like hard drives are, you still don't want it rattling around if you need to move your PC.
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