PLEXTOR SSD

How to upgrade your HDD to SSD

The advantages of the SSD

• One of the best is the read and write speed , around 8 times faster than a normal HDD !!!

• NO noiseS and vibrations .

• They are lighter in weight, about 30% less than a 2.5 "HDD standard.

• The laptop battery consumption is lower in the absence of mechanical parts.

• No heat

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Plextor SSD Notebook Upgrade GuideUpgrading in three easy stages

Each stage is covered in a few simple

steps and gives you useful tips. There is

no need to worry about losing your data

or complex software settings and

installation. With the help of guide you

can quickly transfer data from your

existing drive and avoid wasting time

reinstalling your operating system.

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Upgrading your notebook with a Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme SSD is easy;

just follow our three stage guide

Upgrade Stage 1 – Connecting your notebook

• Step 1.You will need the Plextor M5 Pro SSD, the notebook you want to upgrade, and a USB to SATA adapter

• Step 2.First connect the SATA adapter onto the SATA port of the SSD then plug the USB connector into the notebook.

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Upgrade Stage 2 – Transferring the data

• Step 1.Download the latest version of “NTI SSD Solution Suite For Plextor” onto your computer.

(Download site: www.nticorp.com/en/us/support/oem_vendor.asp?n=oem_PlextorSSD)

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Your Plextor M5 Pro gives you access to “NTI SSD Solution Suite For

Plextor” which allows you to clone your original hard drive keeping all the

data intact. The following instructions will take you through this process.

• Step 2.Run “NTI SSD Solution Suite For Plextor” and install onto the system drive of the notebook.

• Step 3.Click on Echo. Echo will clone your original hard drive operating system and data onto the SSD.

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• Step 4.Install Echo

Note: During installation, the notebook needs to be connected to the internet

• Choose your language

• Installation

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• Step 5.Enter the serial number, from the "NTI Echo Installation Key".

Note: The "NTI Echo Installation Key“ can be found on a sticker inside the M5 Pro’s packaging. Each key can be used on two platforms.

• Step 6.Echo will run and automatically locate the source hard drive and destination SSD, press the Start button to begin the cloning process.

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Upgrade Stage 3 – SSD Install

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Replacing a hard drive with an SSD in a notebook is normally a very simple procedure and

no harder than adding additional memory. Once you’ve finished the previous two stages and

the cloning process is complete you will need: the SSD, your notebook’s operating

manual, a screwdriver, and a little patience.

Note: Each notebook is slightly different so follow the instructions in the notebook’s

operating manual, you should also check if disassembly affects the notebook warranty prior

to starting.

- Step 1.Go to the BIOS settings

and change the SATA type to

AHCI Mode.

• Step 2.Power down the notebook, disconnect the power supply, and remove the battery (if possible), undo the cover screws with the screwdriver, then carefully remove the cover.

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• Step 3.Remove the screws holding the hard drive in place, and take out the hard drive.

• Step 4.Place the Plextor SSD into the drive bay, ensure that the SATA port is connected correctly, secure the SSD with the screws, now replace and rescrew the notebook cover.

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• Step 5.Reboot your notebook to experience SSD performance, you’re done!

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GRACIAS