85% of your new SSD capacity. This will help to ensure that the imaging process is
successful. The following chart may be useful as a guide:
After the cloning process has been successfully completed, these files can be moved back
to their original location on the hard drive.
Handling Precautions
To prevent damage from static electricity, observe the following precautions:
● Allow the drive to remain in the anti-static container until you are ready to install the
SSD.
● Wear a wrist strap and connect the ground strap to the computer case to minimize
static electricity.
● Use care in handling the drive. Do not touch the connectors.
Hardware Installation
Note: Do not install the SSD in the external drive enclosure.
1. Transfer your Hard Drive to the External Drive Enclosure:
1) Turn off the power to your computer, disconnect the power source and
remove the battery pack from your notebook.
2) Remove the system hard drive from your notebook and disassemble the
system drive bracket. (The system drive bracket will be used later to install the
SSD in your notebook.) Refer to your system manufacturer's documentation
for further instructions.
SSD capacity
Adjusted HDD Used Space
32GB
40GB
64GB
80GB
128GB
160GB
256GB
512GB
Adjusted HDD Used space = SSD capacity X 85%
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For Notebooks
27GB or less
34GB or less
54GB or less
66GB or less
109GB or less
136GB or less
218GB or less
423GB or less
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