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2.5" SSD Installation Guide – for Windows
What do I need?
Clear Workspace
2.5" Solid State Drive
Computer User Manual - (to show location of memory slots)
Screwdriver - (for removing computer case or memory panel)
SSD Installation Kit
If you are leaving the original Drive installed and installing the new SSD
alongside it, you will also need:
Spare Internal Power Cable
Spare SATA Data Socket on the Motherboard
Spare 2.5"/3.5" Drive Bay inside the Computer
If upgrading an All-in-One machine, you may also require:
SATA Drive Carrier
To prevent potential damage from anti-static electricity, you
should discharge yourself first.
This can be done by simply touching a grounded metal object,
such as a radiator.
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Summary of Contents for Dell Inspiron All-In-One 24
- Page 1 2.5” SSD Installation Guide – for Windows What do I need? Clear Workspace 2.5” Solid State Drive Computer User Manual - (to show location of memory slots) Screwdriver - (for removing computer case or memory panel) ...
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Page 2: Installation
Before you begin… If you are cloning the original Drive – ensure that the USED capacity of the old Drive is LESS than the capacity of the new SSD Back-up all important data on the old Drive to an external storage device – such as a USB Hard Drive or DVD Installation Replacing an Old Drive with a new SSD? –... - Page 3 2 – After Cloning: d. Remove the new SSD from the External Drive Enclosure e. Turn off the power to your Computer. Disconnect the power supply and remove the battery pack (if removable) f. If present, remove the System Drive Bracket and reassemble with the new SSD g.
- Page 4 Version B - Adding an Extra Drive This guide assumes that you are keeping the old Drive installed (e.g. to be used for data storage). If you are not keeping the old Drive in the Computer, or if the Computer does not have a spare Drive Bay or SATA Connection to install both old and new Drives at the same time, please follow Version A on Page 2 1 –...
- Page 5 6 – Attach one end of the SATA Data Cable to the SATA Connector on the Computer’s Motherboard or SATA Host Cable. The SATA Connectors are keyed to ensure the correct orientation. 7 – Attach the other end of the SATA Data Cable to the SSD.