Installation Manual

6
Desktop Computer SSD Installation
To install your SSD in a desktop computer, follow these steps:
Ifyourcomputerhasa2.5-inchdrive
bay, you will not need to install the
3.5-inch mounting adapter.
NOTE:
1. Makesureyourcomputerispoweredoandthepower
cable is disconnected.
2. Openyourdesktopcomputercase(refertoyour
 computer’smanualforinstructions).
3. Locate your existing HDD.
4. Unplug the SATA data cable and SATA power cable from
your existing HDD and remove the drive from the bay.
6. NextinstallyournewSanDiskSSDintoyourcomputer’sdrive
bay and connect the 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rst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!
5. Inmostdesktopcomputers,beforeinstallingyourSSD,
 rstyoumustinstallitintothe3.5-inchmountingadapter.
 Inordertodothis,followtheinstructionsthatcamewith
your mounting adapter.
Youmaywanttokeepyouroldharddiskdrive
as a backup drive.
NOTE: