How to add a new SSD?
Can anyone provide a good link to a video that can show be how to do this?
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Since I don't know what you have, I am making the assumption it was made in the past 5 years or so and uses a black case.
You will need the following hardware:
- SSD (Your choice, but this is the drive I recommend).
- T10 Torx screwdriver (Case and chassis screws)
- Phillips #2 (hard drive screws)
- 2.5"->3.5" adapter (Most older cases lack 2.5" provisions)
- SATA cable
Once you have everything, the first thing to do is prepare the SSD. Put it in the 2.5->3.5" adapter now so you can put it in the system later. I'd plug in the SATA cable as well, if you can reach the port once the case is open.
In order to access the drive on many of these systems the side panel uses a T10 Torx bit, which is where that T10 driver will come into play. Once you remove that the 2 screws that hold the drive caddy in (T10) need to be removed as well. Once you do that you can disconnect the cables and free up the drive. Put the SSD on the caddy in the drive cage with the coarse screws and the drive will be installed. Reverse disassembly and you can plug everything in. After you install the drive, you will need to install an OS and your drivers. I'm not making assumptions here since there's too many variables.
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The link for the Samsung SSD doesn't say it's compatible with windows 10 - just about every other OS is mentioned except the newest Windows OS - not something I would just assume.
That only applies to Samsung Magician. You don't need to install it. Look at the SanDisk Ultra 3D if that's a concern.
The drive will work - the Samsung utility will not. If you're concerned check out SanDisk/WD. It really doesn't matter here since you're getting a SanDisk drive with a different label or price (WD tends to be cheaper) either way. That concern is also why I left it at your choice with a recommendation.
