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    How to install SSD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by maumu, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. maumu

    maumu Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, don't flame me for this seemingly stupid question, but I need some instructions on how to install a SSD on a laptop (with Vista).

    Is there a need to change settings in BIOS? What about the thing on AHCI/ATA thingy... sorry for being a nOob

    A full guide will be helpful :)

    Thanks for helping ;)
     
    maumu, Jun 13, 2009
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  2. Quicklite

    Quicklite Notebook Deity

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  3. Aeris

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    No need to feel ashamed for it, we all started on the Computer World not knowing much.

    As Quicklite said, the installation is straight-forward and the same as a Normal HDD.

    You might want to use this guide to optimize Vista to work with your SSD after than you install it, originally posted by MR.Moo:

    OCZ Forums | Vista 32/64 SSD Windows Registry tweaks.
     
    Aeris, Jun 13, 2009
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  4. maumu

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    thanks peeps!! :)
     
    maumu, Jun 14, 2009
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    You are welcome, Maumu, good luck on installing that SSD!
     
    Aeris, Jun 14, 2009
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