NP9150: replacing HDD with SSD

I am looking to replace my 750GB HDD which is in my DVD slot with an SSD. I have bought an SSD but understand that I will need a SSD caddy. Any idea which one is the right one to use in my laptop? (Will probably buy it from Amazon UK)

I've also found this video which explains how to do it which should be straightforward

Is there anything else I need if I want to copy the contents of my HDD on my SSD? (basically copy the whole drive)

 

If you're doing in a drop in replacement, you don't need anything other than the tools...
Well...maybe a USB to SATA adapter to do the cloning, that is if you don't have a spare SATA slot in the laptop.

1. Clone your drive first (most SSD vendors give you software to do so, but I use Macrium Reflect).
2. Remove battery and do a direct swap, HDD goes out, SSD goes in.
3. Profit!

 

So the SSD and the HDD are the same size? I won't need a caddy (/ i can use the HDD one?)?

 

No, your 750GB HDD is 2.5", depending on the manufacturer, is anywhere between 7-9.5mm in height. If you buy a 2.5" SSD, it'll be the same dimensions, but it'll be 7mm + a spacer if you need it.
Just buy the 2.5" SSD and screw it into the original bracket that the 750GB HDD is mounted to, and you're good to go.

 

Thanks!

 

Be aware the optical bay is sata ii so runs slower than the primary ports.

 

That is true. Generally, people upgrade their "primary" drive and then stick the old one in the optical caddy.
@mortalcombat what computer do you have?

 

SATA Gen 3 offers a few changes in features in addition to the performance difference; it's definitely worth it to keep the SSD to a Gen 3 port and the slower drive on older generation connections.

 

With an SSD it's certainly nice to have it running at full speed.

 

Didn't know that! I actually found a MX300 750GB on amazon prime day and wanted to replace my 750GB HDD. I have a 128GB SSD with Win7 in my main drive.

Any suggestions?
Should I replace my SSD (Crucial M4 128GB) with the new one, move the OS on the large one and then copy over the files that I want from the HDD? Or would it still be better to have the 128GB in place and put the new one in the optical bay?

 

You would be best off with the 750GB in the primary slot running the OS

HDD vs small SSD in the optical slot really depends on your needs of capacity vs speed.