SSD migration question

[allhomme]

I have an old 1st gen i7 laptop running on a mech hdd. I'm planning to migrate to an SSD but I'm not very sure how to do it.

Is it i get an SSD hook up using SATA-USB then use the manufacturer's migration software can liao? or need some funky steps? The recovery partition will also migrate over right?

 

[jtjt00]

Depending on the software used, you may or may not has the option to just clone the OS partition.

 

[aelance1]

I can't post links cos not enough posts but you can try going to the following:

www . maximumpc . com / how_clone_hard_drive_or_ssd_2014

Remove spaces from above.

 

[jtjt00]

How to Clone a Hard Drive/SSD | Maximum PC

 

[fribro]

The best is clone hdd to hdd.

 

[kennyyeo23]

Yes, you will require a USB to SATA cable for your notebook to be able to read your SSD and begin the cloning process.

After that, use a cloning software such as EaseUS Partition Master.

We have a guide here - How to Migrate your System to an SSD - HardwareZone.com.sg.

Hope this helps.

 

[allhomme]

I have the necessary hard ware for migration so no need to worry abt that.

My laptop has a recovery partition on the HDD itself so the migration software will take care of that as well?

 

[Aisyoz]

I have the necessary hard ware for migration so no need to worry abt that.

My laptop has a recovery partition on the HDD itself so the migration software will take care of that as well?

you need to get a recovery CD from the laptop manufacturer

 

[ant3202]

do a 100% clone... shd not have any issus...

 

[allhomme]

ok... thanks for all the info guys. gonna try when i have time to go sls to get a new ssd. or wait for newegg