Questions about SSDs

yomamasfatllamas · Nov 29, 2016

When installed the SSD into the pc, is it okay if it does not fit in the hard drive slot? Can you just lay it on the slot (im not moving my pc around, ever)? I have Windows 10 pre-installed into my pc (I don't have the disk). So how do I transfer windows to the SSD?

Boogieman_WD · Nov 29, 2016

Hey there.

You can check out this tutorial on how to migrate your OS over to an SSD: http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid-state-drive-without-reinstalling-windows.

As for your other question, just make sure that it doesn't get in the way of anything else. Basically it would be nice if you can mount it to a slot, but if not, it's not that big of a deal. Unlike HDDs, SSDs do not have any moving parts so having the SSD connected is good enough. There's no risk of damaging it because of vibrations or placing it in a weird angle.

Hope that helps.
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boju · Nov 29, 2016

I've used double sided velcro to make my ssd a little more secure, it works just fine. No moving parts as said above but if you move your pc sometimes and want your ssd to stay put, stick velcro to any flat surface of the case where the sata cable can reach and the matching side to the ssd.

hang-the-9 · Nov 30, 2016

You can just attach the drive to the screw holes on the drive bay, SSDs are light enough that one screw will be OK to keep it from moving around. Or for a better setup you can get an adapter like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0VE-000W-00007&cm_re=2.5_to_3.5_adapter-_-0VE-000W-00007-_-Product it's on sale for several hours as of this post.

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