How to install SSD into laptop?

How do I install an ssd into a laptop probably either a ge60 or n56 asus laptop when I Get one thanks and if it is possible.

 

Just swap your current hard drive into the caddy and reinstall the OS.

 

Made these for another thread long ago, but it's relevant so I'll post again:

You'll want to ground yourself first before replacing the drive in your computer. Get yourself an ESD band (can be had for $5 at your local BestBuy or other computer store) and connect yourself to a known grounded object (you could use a plugged-in desktop computer as well). Also have a set of small screwdrivers handy; I'm using a cheap DollarGeneral set.

Spoiler

Unplug the laptop, take the battery out, and hold down the power button for ~10 second to discharge any remaining current.



Find the panel that covers the HDD and unscrew the screw(s) that hold it in place, then remove panel.



Remove old HDD.



Remove any metal or rubber caddy that cushions the old HDD. In my case, I had two rubber rails supporting the drive. You should be left with the bare drive.



Take your SSD, install the metal/rubber caddy, slide into the drive bay, and plug into the SATA connector.



Place the HDD panel back into place and screw it back in. Plug in your battery and charger and turn the computer on to go into the BIOS to see if it recognizes the drive.

 

Any advice for if the device is recognised in bios and device manager but does not apear in explorer?

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Have you formatted the drive and assigned a drive letter to it?

I was having the same problems with getting my W520 to recognize my 320 in the Ultrabay caddy, until I realized that I didn't assign a drive letter.