Swapping out and cloning HHD

[Al_G]

Yo,

My partners grandad wants me to source and fit an SSD to his 5 year old desktop. I've tried to talk him out of the upgrade and instead suggested a new machine but he's having none of it.

The plan is to replace the existing HHD with the a compatible 250GB SSD from crucial.

The swap should be pretty straight forward (I plan on using something like Acronis to clone the data).

I'm just wondering if there's anything i need in addition to the SSD (cables etc). Ultimately the plan will be to replace the original HHD once the SSD has been cloned.

Any hints, tips or gotcha's to be aware of?

Cheers.

 

[Goodj]

Nope, pretty sure you've got it sussed.
You may want a frame to mount the SSD in, instead of it just rattling around in the case, but other than that, sorted.

Also, upgrading to SSD will make the computer feel like it's just had a new processor dropped in it anyway and if you do then go to upgrade the rest, well, it'll be so much better for having the SSD.

 

[Al_G]

Cheers Goodji, much appreciated.

I'll have a look for a frame.

 

[Goodj]

http://www.dabs.com/products/akasa-...y--black-aluminium-634C.html?q=ssd 3.5&src=16

Dabs do lots of them... Also, dont forget your cables!

 

[Al_G]

http://www.dabs.com/products/akasa-...y--black-aluminium-634C.html?q=ssd 3.5&src=16

Dabs do lots of them... Also, dont forget your cables!

Cheers matey.

One SATA data cable should be enough? I'm hoping there will be a free SATA power cable...if not is it a case of updating the power supply?

 

[Addicted]

You can get molex -> sata power adapters if need be, if he doesn't have a spare SATA power cable, he will more than likely have a spare molex

 

[Al_G]

You can get molex -> sata power adapters if need be, if he doesn't have a spare SATA power cable, he will more than likely have a spare molex

Quality, does that actually work?

I presume this will do the job?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0002GRUV4/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Addicted]

Yep