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Quick-Start Installation Guide
Upgrading your existing hard disk drive (HDD) to a new SanDisk Solid State Drive (SSD) is easy!
This guide provides quick instructions on how to upgrade your SATA-based desktop or notebook computer
HDD to a SanDisk SSD. We also cover cloning your data from your current HDD to your new SanDisk SSD
using cloning software.
Replacing your HDD with a solid state drive consists of three easy steps:
1.
Connect your SanDisk SSD to your computer
2. Clone the data from your existing HDD to your new SanDisk SSD
3. Uninstall your HDD and replace it with your new SanDisk SSD
BEFORE YOU START
• Obtain data cloning software.
There are many options available for purchase, but in this guide we will use data cloning software
provided by Apricorn® to walk you through the data cloning process.
• Confirm you have the required hardware* for your installation scenario:
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3
* Each of the above hardware components are sold separately or can be found in the SanDisk SSD Conversion Kit. See www.sandisk.com/go-SSD
1
Solid State Drive
®
NOTE:
This guide applies to most solid state drives;
check the instructions included with your SSD
for more details.
1.
SATA data cable
(required for desktops computers only)
2. USB-to-SATA data cable
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3. 3.5-inch mounting adapter and screws
(required for desktop computers only)
4. Phillips screwdriver
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Summary of Contents for SanDisk SD6CB-192G-000000 - SSD 192 GB Hard Drive
- Page 1 Upgrading your existing hard disk drive (HDD) to a new SanDisk Solid State Drive (SSD) is easy! This guide provides quick instructions on how to upgrade your SATA-based desktop or notebook computer HDD to a SanDisk SSD. We also cover cloning your data from your current HDD to your new SanDisk SSD using cloning software.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Connecting Your SSD to Your Computer In the first step, you will connect your SanDisk SSD to your computer in order to clone your data. Simply follow these directions: Carefully connect SATA end of the SATA-to-USB cable to your SanDisk SSD. 2. Connect the USB end of the SATA-to-USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Wait for the operating system to recognize the SanDisk SSD. - Page 3 STEP 2 Clone your data In the next step, you will clone the data from your existing HDD to your new SanDisk SSD. This step is the same for both desktop and notebook computers. Let’s get started: Run your preferred data cloning software. 2. Follow the prompts to begin the cloning (We are using Apricorn® EZ Gig IV with process. (These may vary depending on the Data Select.) software used.) 3. Select your source drive. (This is usually your 4.
- Page 4 NOTE: If the amount of used data space on your current HDD is larger than the capacity of your new SanDisk SSD, you must remove files or data from your current HDD to reduce its data size. Using the Apricorn® software, the “Data Select” option let’s you select file types you wish to exclude from the clone, such as photos, videos, music or documents. This is helpful when migrating from a high capacity HDD drive to a smaller capacity SSD.
- Page 5 We’re almost done! In this final step, you will swap your current HDD with your new SanDisk SSD. Before you begin, be sure to shut your computer down and disconnect the power cable. Remove the battery if it’s a notebook computer. This process will differ depending on whether you are installing your new SanDisk SSD in a desktop or notebook computer. We’ll cover these in two separate sections. If you’re installing your SSD in a desktop computer, please skip to the “Desktop Computer SSD Installation” section below. Notebook Computer SSD Installation 1. Make sure your computer is powered off, the power cable is disconnected and the battery is removed.
- Page 6 SATA data cable and SATA power cable. 7. Finally, close your computer case, plug it in and power on your computer. When your computer boots for the first time, you may see a screen indicating that the upgrade process is complete. …And that’s it! Enjoy the speed of your new SanDisk SSD! NOTE: You may want to keep your old hard disk drive as a backup drive.
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Page 7: Warranty
SUPPORT For more instructional installation videos and more information about SanDisk SSDs, go to: www.sandisk.com/go-SSD WARRANTY More information regarding the product warranty can be obtained at: www.sandisk.com/wug SanDisk is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. All other brand names mentioned are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s). ©2012 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. 08/12...