Samsung SSD Self Installation Photo Guide for laptop computers © 2013 Samsung Electronics Co.
Checking the Product 00 Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 01 02 Bracket Package (installation program & manual CD instruction manual, warranty) SSD mounting spacer SATA cable SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers screws Carefully open the SSD box.
Checking the Product 01 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 02 Remove the CD from the black document pouch, and insert it into the CD-ROM drive. * If you do not have an external CD-ROM drive (ODD) you can download the program and the guide at www.samsung.com/samsungssd . (Refer to the next page.
Checking the Product 02 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 03 04 You can also download the program at the official Samsung SSD homepage. * If you do not have a CD-ROM drive (ODD), you can download the program and the guide at www.samsung.com/samsungssd.
Checking the Product 03 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 04 Install the Magician program. The program diagnoses your PC environment to help the SSD achieve optimal performance. *Run the CD, then click the setup file in the Magician Software folder to install the program.
Checking the Product 04 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 05 Install the Data Migration program. Data Migration migrates all of your data including the OS. This means re-installation of the OS is not necessary. * Run the CD, then click the setup file in the Migration Software folder to install the program.
Checking the Product 05 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD 06 Run the Data Migration program.
Checking the Product 06 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 07 Connect the SSD to the laptop computer.
Checking the Product 07 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 08 Data Migration program automatically detects the SSD. The Data Migration program analyzes the original HDD and provides various options.
Checking the Product 08 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 09 10 Click the ‘Start Migration’ button to start Data Migration. * Data Migration clones the current OS and data on your PC to your new SSD. * After data migration is complete, turn off the laptop computer and then disconnect the SSD from the USB Connector.
Checking the Product 09 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 10 Remove battery from the laptop computer, and open the HDD cover. * The location of the HDD cover differs between laptop computer models. Refer to the service manual for your laptop computer before opening the HDD cover. * Refer to the service manual for the computer to safely disconnect the laptop's battery.
Checking the Product 10 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 11 Remove the fastening screws, then remove the HDD from the laptop computer. * As the details of how to remove the HDD differs between laptop computer models, refer to the service manual for your laptop computer to remove the HDD safely. * Take care when disconnecting the cable from the HDD.
Checking the Product 11 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 12 Connect the storage connector you just disconnected to the SSD, and re-assemble the installation guide. * Take care when connecting the cable. (It is easily damaged.) * The details of the reassembly procedure differ between laptop computer models. Refer to the service manual for your laptop computer.
Checking the Product 12 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 13 Insert the SSD into the space previously.
Checking the Product 13 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 14 Close the laptop cover and then re-insert the battery.
Checking the Product 14 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 15 When you boot up the laptop computer, Windows * Once the laptop computer detects the newly mounted SSD, a message will advise you reboot the computer. This is normal, and you should reboot the computer.
Checking the Product 15 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 16 Run Magician to verify that the SSD has been detected correctly. * You need to run this program after installing the SSD to maintain optimal performance.
Checking the Product 16 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 17 In the Magician screen, verify OS optimization. * Run performance benchmark, performance optimization, and over provisioning from the left menu to ensure optimal performance. * For more information, please refer to ‘Help’, located in the lower right corner.
Checking the Product 17 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for laptop computers Installing the Program Data Migration Mounting the SSD Checking SSD Mounting 18 After setup has completed, place the SSD sticker. The installation and optimization of the SSD is now complete.
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