Can I replace my Laptop's HDD with an SSD?

[vijay_001]

It's a super old laptop -

Brand : Acer eMachines e725
Processor : Intel Dual Core T4200 @2.00 ghz
RAM : 2 GB DDR2
Current HDD : SATA 3 HGST 930 GB 5200 RPM
OS : Window XP SP3 (32 bit)

And another question - Can I install a HDD Caddy to replace the Optical Drive as the optical drive is dead so that I can replace my HDD with SSD and I can put my HDD in the HDD Caddy?

 

[iceblitzed]

Most likely yes but Im not 100% sure.

 

[vijay_001]

Most likely yes but Im not 100% sure.

Hello, Thanks for replying. I replaced my dead optical drive with a HDD and not a SSD because it would cost too much.

 

[iceblitzed]

did process go smooth>

 

[vijay_001]

did process go smooth>

Yes. I saw some video tutorials on youtube to replace Optical drive with a new Hdd.
Bought a HDD caddy and a 500 GB Hdd. It was simple.