How to Easily Upgrade Your Laptop's SSD: A Step-by-Step Guide

TLDRLearn how to upgrade your laptop's SSD without losing your Windows license settings and installed applications. Use a cloning software provided by SSD manufacturers to clone your hard drive to the new SSD. Connect the new SSD using an M2 SSD external enclosure and follow the cloning process to ensure a seamless and hassle-free upgrade.

Key insights

🔧Upgrading your laptop's SSD is easy and can provide additional storage space.

💾Cloning software provided by SSD manufacturers allows you to transfer your data from the old SSD to the new one.

🖥️You can use an M2 SSD external enclosure to connect the new SSD to your laptop for the cloning process.

🔄After the cloning process, you can swap out the old SSD for the new one and boot up your laptop as normal.

📈Upgrading your SSD can enhance the performance and storage capacity of your laptop.

Q&A

Will I lose my Windows license settings and installed applications if I replace my SSD?

No, if you use a cloning software provided by SSD manufacturers, you can transfer your data from the old SSD to the new one without losing anything.

What do I need to upgrade my laptop's SSD?

You will need an M2 SSD external enclosure, a new SSD, and a cloning software provided by the SSD manufacturer.

How do I connect the new SSD to my laptop for the cloning process?

You can use an M2 SSD external enclosure to connect the new SSD to your laptop via USB.

Can I upgrade the SSD on a desktop computer as well?

Yes, the same process can be applied to desktop computers with the necessary connectors and enclosures.

What are the benefits of upgrading my laptop's SSD?

Upgrading your SSD can provide additional storage space, enhance performance, and improve overall system speed.

Timestamped Summary

00:10This video is a quick follow-up to the Acus 14x laptop upgrade video.

00:33A subscriber asked if replacing the SSD would result in losing Windows license settings and installed applications.

00:57Buying a new SSD from a well-known manufacturer provides access to cloning software for transferring data to the new SSD.

01:21An M2 SSD external enclosure is necessary to connect the new SSD to the laptop for the cloning process.

02:01The video demonstrates the installation of the new SSD into the external enclosure.

02:58The laptop is booted up with the SSD connected via the enclosure to initiate the cloning process.

09:19The cloning process is successfully completed, and the new SSD is ready to replace the old one.

11:31The laptop boots up with the new SSD, preserving Windows license settings and installed applications.