How to Change SSD for Laptop? – Rene.E Laboratory Support Center

2024-08-29 Jennifer Thatcher Technology Manager of Test Dept.

Summary

The laptop runs slowly and the storage capacity is out of use when it is used for a long time. To solve these problems, we can change a SSD. In this essay, we will talk about how to change SATA SSD and M.2 SSD for laptop.

CONTENTS

Part 1: Preparations of Changing SSD for Laptop

1. Confirm SSD Interface
2. Prepare Tools
3. Change SSD for Laptop

Part 2: How to Change SSD for Laptop?

1. Change SATA SSD for Laptop
2. Change M.2 SSD for Laptop

Part 1: Preparations of Changing SSD for Laptop

1. Confirm SSD Interface

SATA SSD and M.2 SSD are the main types in the SSD market. Between these two interface types, SATA is widely used, fully developed and highly compatible with different motherboard brands. Basically, all motherboard suppliers support the SATA 3.0 interface. You should learn about the supported interface of your devices and select the suitable SSD specification.

Tips Click here to learn more about the SSD specification, protocols and purchase tips.

2. Prepare Tools

The followings are the tools for installing a SSD.

	Tools
SATA	Cross screwdriver/anti-static gloves/SATA USB cable/IDE to SATA cable (if no SATA power cable)/2.5 inch to 3.5 inch hard drive adapter
M.2	Cross screwdriver/anti-static gloves

3. Change SSD for Laptop

Storage Drive is the important device to store the computer data. If you want to change a new SSD for laptop, we suggest you use Renee Becca to migrate the system to the new SSD. Here are more details.

What is Renee Becca?

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① How to Migrate System with Renee Becca?

It is convenient to clone the system to SSD with Renee Becca. Here are the steps.

Step 1: Download and install Renee Becca. Then, open the software and select [ Clone ] – [ System Redeploy ].

Step 2: Please select the original disk which saves Windows system and the target disk. Then click [ Redeploy ] to process the system migration.

Note: You should replace the solid state disk with a larger one. When the data is transferred to the new SSD, all data will be emptied. Please back up data beforehand.

select a destination to redeploy system with renee becca

Step 3: Click on [ OK ] as the process is finished. Then, you should set the new disk as the first boot order in BIOS and get into the system. Click here to learn about how to change the boot order in BIOS .

② How to Clone Data to SSD with Renee Becca?

It is very convenient to clone the data from the old disk to the new SSD. Here are the steps.

Step 1: Replace the hard disk with the new SSD. Then, open Renee Becca. Select [ Clone ] – [ Hard Disk Clone/Clone System Disk ]. You can use the external enclosure and the data reader to connect the SSD to the computer when the SSD is not installed in the computer.

select to clone hard disk within renee becca

Step 2: Next, select the source disk and the destination disk. Drag to adjust the size of each partition. If you clone the system disk, you can check the option [ Make target disk bootable (System disk only) ]. Finally, click on [ Clone ] to clone the data to the new SSD.