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Clone 128GB M.2PCIe to 970 PRO 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2
This is an update to the Clone M.2 NVMe 256GB to M.2 NVMe 512GB post.
My Laptop - MSI GE72MVR
I tried using Claude’s (cac2244) method (using Samsung Data Migration tool) on my newer MSI GE72MVR and a newer generation 970 PRO 512GB – NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 SSD Without success.
I did use Claude’s method (Thanks!) of swapping around the SSD’s & HDD’s. I had Success using the procedure below- Do this at your own risk. I’m not responsible for any issues you might have.
Software & Parts needed:
a. Macrium Reflect (Cloning & Backup software) the Free version works fine.
b. A clean SATA (internal) SSD drive - (as big or bigger that the original C: SSD) for temporary use.
c. A new Samsung 970 PRO (512GB - 1 TB+) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD drive
d. A SATA cable (“wire”).
Procedure:
1. Back up everything. Power down the Laptop, plug in the SATA SSD connected by the “wire”.
2.Power up, connect the power cable - Load & run Macrium Reflect. Using the Cloning feature in Reflect, Clone the original C: SSD (Windows drive) to the “wire” connected SATA SSD.
3. Power the laptop down, disconnect power cord. – remove the back. Remove the original HDD (data) drive in the D: slot and the original C: SSD (windows) drive.
4. Install the SATA SSD drive (that we just prepared) into the D: slot. Install the “clean” (using “diskpart” procedure, see Claud’s original post) New SSD drive (512G+) into the C: (windows) location.
5. Reassemble the Laptop, plug in power cord & Boot the system up (uses the D: SATA SSD) – Now Install the new Samsung M.2 driver (https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/) go to Computing, Memory Storage Then Solid-State Drives - pick the 970 PRO. - Now Clone (using Reflect) the D: drive (SATA SSD) to the New C: 970 PRO 512GB (+) – NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD.
6. Power down, disconnect the power cord – Remove the case. Remove the SATA SSD Drive in D: then Reinstall the original (D: )HDD (data) back into D:
7. Reassemble the case – plug in the power cord, boot up and you’re done.
This is an update to the Clone M.2 NVMe 256GB to M.2 NVMe 512GB post.
My Laptop - MSI GE72MVR
I tried using Claude’s (cac2244) method (using Samsung Data Migration tool) on my newer MSI GE72MVR and a newer generation 970 PRO 512GB – NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 SSD Without success.
I did use Claude’s method (Thanks!) of swapping around the SSD’s & HDD’s. I had Success using the procedure below- Do this at your own risk. I’m not responsible for any issues you might have.
Software & Parts needed:
a. Macrium Reflect (Cloning & Backup software) the Free version works fine.
b. A clean SATA (internal) SSD drive - (as big or bigger that the original C: SSD) for temporary use.
c. A new Samsung 970 PRO (512GB - 1 TB+) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD drive
d. A SATA cable (“wire”).
Procedure:
1. Back up everything. Power down the Laptop, plug in the SATA SSD connected by the “wire”.
2.Power up, connect the power cable - Load & run Macrium Reflect. Using the Cloning feature in Reflect, Clone the original C: SSD (Windows drive) to the “wire” connected SATA SSD.
3. Power the laptop down, disconnect power cord. – remove the back. Remove the original HDD (data) drive in the D: slot and the original C: SSD (windows) drive.
4. Install the SATA SSD drive (that we just prepared) into the D: slot. Install the “clean” (using “diskpart” procedure, see Claud’s original post) New SSD drive (512G+) into the C: (windows) location.
5. Reassemble the Laptop, plug in power cord & Boot the system up (uses the D: SATA SSD) – Now Install the new Samsung M.2 driver (https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/) go to Computing, Memory Storage Then Solid-State Drives - pick the 970 PRO. - Now Clone (using Reflect) the D: drive (SATA SSD) to the New C: 970 PRO 512GB (+) – NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD.
6. Power down, disconnect the power cord – Remove the case. Remove the SATA SSD Drive in D: then Reinstall the original (D: )HDD (data) back into D:
7. Reassemble the case – plug in the power cord, boot up and you’re done.
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