Disconnecting The Cable Adapter; Formatting An Ssd In Windows Os - cable matters 202041 User Manual

3.2 Disconnecting the Cable Adapter

Note: Always use the Safe To Remove hardware or Eject function before
unplugging the SSD from the computer to prevent drive damage
Windows OS removal
1) Right-click on the 'Safely Remove
Hardware and Eject Media' icon in
the taskbar/notification area
2) Select the device with the SSD name
3) Wait for the notification to appear before disconnecting the cable
MAC OS removal
1) Locate the SSD name from the
Finder Menu and click on the eject
button
2) Wait 5 seconds before disconnecting the cable
3.3 Formatting an SSD/HDD in Windows OS
1. Locate the SSD from the Control Panel >
Administrative Tools > Computer Manage-
ment > Disk Management
2. Right-click on the SSD to open the 'New
Simple Volume Wizard' to initialize and format the drive
3. The SSD should be listed as 'Healthy' in
the Disk Management window
4. Right-click on the drive to make additional
format changes
5. Use the Safe To Remove hardware function when finished
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