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... the connectors on the drive. • Do not open the drive enclosure. Data migration software is available at Crucial.com as part of data migration (cloning) software to move old files from your existing drive onto your new Crucial SSD. Data migration software is also available from static damage during the installation process, touch any of third party vendors. Install Guide Crucial® 2.5-inch Solid State Drive Equipment Needed • Crucial®...
... the connectors on the drive. • Do not open the drive enclosure. Data migration software is available at Crucial.com as part of data migration (cloning) software to move old files from your existing drive onto your new Crucial SSD. Data migration software is also available from static damage during the installation process, touch any of third party vendors. Install Guide Crucial® 2.5-inch Solid State Drive Equipment Needed • Crucial®...
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Remove the existing storage device from the laptop's storage bay. Refer to your computer's manual for how to discharge electricity. 2. Laptop Installation 1. See Figure 1a-b: Location of SSD on various laptops 1a. 1b. 2 Remove the laptop battery then hold the power button down to locate and safely remove your existing storage device. Power off the computer.
Remove the existing storage device from the laptop's storage bay. Refer to your computer's manual for how to discharge electricity. 2. Laptop Installation 1. See Figure 1a-b: Location of SSD on various laptops 1a. 1b. 2 Remove the laptop battery then hold the power button down to locate and safely remove your existing storage device. Power off the computer.
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Replace the cover and power on the Crucial SSD with the SATA connector in the same manner. Do not force connection. See Figure 3: Visual of aligning connector pins 3. 5. See Figure 2a-b: Various brackets or adapter examples 2a. 2b. 4. Install the operating system, drivers, utilities, and applications as needed. 7. If the existing storage device has brackets or adapters, remove and attach them to the Crucial SSD in the storage device bay and slide the Crucial SSD into the drive bay. Align the connector pins on the computer. 6. Installation is complete. 3 3.
Replace the cover and power on the Crucial SSD with the SATA connector in the same manner. Do not force connection. See Figure 3: Visual of aligning connector pins 3. 5. See Figure 2a-b: Various brackets or adapter examples 2a. 2b. 4. Install the operating system, drivers, utilities, and applications as needed. 7. If the existing storage device has brackets or adapters, remove and attach them to the Crucial SSD in the storage device bay and slide the Crucial SSD into the drive bay. Align the connector pins on the computer. 6. Installation is complete. 3 3.
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... need to the SSD. Using a SATA cable, attach one end of the SATA cable to use an adapter. Remove the case cover from the desktop computer. See Figure 4: Attach your motherboard. Attach the other end of the cable to the SATA connector on your Crucial SSD to safely remove the computer case cover. 3. Refer to your computer's manual for how to adapter bracket using four screws 4. 4. See Figure 5: Connect SATA cable 5. 4 Desktop Installation...
... need to the SSD. Using a SATA cable, attach one end of the SATA cable to use an adapter. Remove the case cover from the desktop computer. See Figure 4: Attach your motherboard. Attach the other end of the cable to the SATA connector on your Crucial SSD to safely remove the computer case cover. 3. Refer to your computer's manual for how to adapter bracket using four screws 4. 4. See Figure 5: Connect SATA cable 5. 4 Desktop Installation...
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Using an available SATA power cable coming from your power supply, connect the cable to the SSD. Power on the computer. 8. 5. Install the operating system, drivers, utilities, and applications as needed. 9. Mount and secure the SSD in an open drive bay. 7. See Figure 6: Connect power cable 6. 6. Installation is complete. 5
Using an available SATA power cable coming from your power supply, connect the cable to the SSD. Power on the computer. 8. 5. Install the operating system, drivers, utilities, and applications as needed. 9. Mount and secure the SSD in an open drive bay. 7. See Figure 6: Connect power cable 6. 6. Installation is complete. 5
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Customer Service and Technical Support For technical support, customer service or returns, contact us using your preferred method below. North and South America Email: [email protected] Phone: (208) 363-5790 Toll free phone: 1 (800) ...New Zealand only) www.crucial.com/support/ssd ©2013 Micron Technology, Inc. Information is responsible for omissions or errors in typography or photography. 6 Crucial and the Crucial logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks and service marks are subject to change without notice. Products...