I've a Dell XPS 8900 with a 32 GB SSD and 2Tb HDD. I want to change my 32 GB SSD with a Samsung EVO SSD. How to proceed?

[arvega]

I need to replace a 32GB SSD on the Dell XPS 8900 Desktop with a a Samsung EVO 1 TB SSD. I'm a newbie with this material, and I'd appreciate a detailed recommendation about such installation. Thanks

 

[popatim]

Make a backup if you dont have a recent one.

Install magician and create your bootable clone disk

While in windows, enter iRST and disable drive caching/acceleration.

Reboot into the bios
- set the SATA ports to AHCI. They should be in Raid mode.
- Save, Exit, Power down, & remove the ac plug.

Open the unit & replace the ssd with the new one. Leave the unit open for now.

Power up and enter the bios.
- Verify the SSD is detected
- If it is, set it as the primary boot drive
- Save & exit

Boot into your Cloning software and clone the HDD to the SSD.
(during boot, press the F-key that corresponds to "select boot device"/"boot Options" at the bottom of the screen. Then select your device.)

Power off & unplug.
- Swap the sata cables between the HDD and the SSD . IE: put the one from the hdd onto the ssd & vice versa.

Power up and see if you boot into windows
- if successful, run magician and enable Rapid mode.
- Put the side cover back on your pc.

 

[arvega]

Make a backup if you dont have a recent one.

Install magician and create your bootable clone disk

While in windows, enter iRST and disable drive caching/acceleration.

Reboot into the bios
- set the SATA ports to AHCI. They should be in Raid mode.
- Save, Exit, Power down, & remove the ac plug.

Open the unit & replace the ssd with the new one. Leave the unit open for now.

Power up and enter the bios.
- Verify the SSD is detected
- If it is, set it as the primary boot drive
- Save & exit

Boot into your Cloning software and clone the HDD to the SSD.
(during boot, press the F-key that corresponds to "select boot device"/"boot Options" at the bottom of the screen. Then select your device.)

Power off & unplug.
- Swap the sata cables between the HDD and the SSD . IE: put the one from the hdd onto the ssd & vice versa.

Power up and see if you boot into windows
- if successful, run magician and enable Rapid mode.
- Put the side cover back on your pc.

Hi, popatim

Thanks for a detailed instruction. Though I've a further question related to your advice (and my lack of competence): you mentioned the "reboot into the bios", but how to reboot into the bios?
Thank you.

 

[popatim]

When you startup the pc, watch the messages at the bottom of the screen, it will tell you which key to press to enter Setup/Bios.