In this post, we will show you how to install an SSD into a PC without reinstalling Windows.
Then, you may ask which SSD should you use in your PC?
Choosing a good solid-state drive is important.
Next, see how to install SSD in PC.
Transfer Data and System to Your New SSD
How to install SSD in PC without reinstall Windows?
To only keep the SSD in your machine, you might also transfer data to it.
Here, we strongly recommend using MiniTool ShadowMaker.
At first sight, you find this software is a piece ofbackup software.
Besides, it is also a program that can be used to perform disk cloning with itsClone Diskfeature.
Everything including Windows operating system, parameters, apps, registry keys, files, etc.
is cloned to your SSD.
To boot the PC from the SSD, you only need to install it on the machine.
Step 1: Connect your SSD to your system and ensure it can be recognized by the machine.
Step 2: Double-hit the icon of MiniTool ShadowMaker to launch it.
Step 3: Go to theToolstab, locate and click theClone Diskfeature to continue.
Here, the HDD should be the source drive and your SSD should be the target drive.
And then, clickOK.
Step 5: Now the disk cloning operation is performing.
Wait some minutes patiently.
If you better install an SSD to your PC, just get MiniTool ShadowMaker firstly to start the cloning.
Now, you should perform the second operation SSD installation.
Here, we will show you how to install an SSD into a laptop and desktop.
Step 2: Remove the battery of the machine.
Step 3: Locate the storage bay and remove the original hard drive.
Step 4: Fasten your SSD to the bracket.
Step 6: Remount the laptops bottom panel and screw the fasteners.
For an M.2 SSD
Step 1: Also, bring up the bottom panel of the laptop.
Step 2: Inside the M.2 SSD to theM.2 sloton the motherboard.
Note that the side with product information and labels should be up.
Step 3: Use the screwdriver to screw in place with the SSD.
Step 4: confirm everything is in place and screw the laptops cover back in.
After following these steps, it is simple to install an SSD in your laptop.
If you are using a desktop, now lets see how to install SSD in desktop.
Step 2: Take the case cover off and you’re free to see the installed hard drive.
Step 4: Put the SSD to the mounting tray and slide the tray into the case.
Step 5: Remount the desktop case.
Install an M.2 SSD
Step 1: Also, pop fire up computer case.
Step 2: Choose the M.2 slot you want to use and place the M.2 SSD to the motherboard.
Step 3: Tighten the screw down and put the case back.
How to install SSD in PC without reinstalling Windows?
Reboot your setup to enter its BIOS menu by pressing a specific key.
Then in the BIOS menu, look for the boot options.
Also, they are in a different place depending on the PC.
Now, the machine will be significantly snappier without having to reinstall a thing.
Here, Media Creation Tool can be used to perform this work.
Just get it from the Internet andcreate a bootable USB flash drive.
Next, boot the PC from the USB drive and start the clean install.
Read this post to know what you should do.
Windows 10 reset VS clean install VS fresh start, whats the difference?
Read this post to learn them and choose a proper one for OS reinstallation.
Bottom Line
Now we come to the end of this post.
