Seagate Barracuda 1TB replace with SSD?

[WClinton]

Hi - Can you replace a Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB SATA drive in a desktop with a SSD - Solid State Drive? They should both be SATA, but connectors look different.
Thanks
W.

 

[Zerk2012]

A SATA SSD has the same conectors as the hard drive.

 

[geofelt]

Easily done.
Use the free Samsung ssd migration tool to move your C drive to a Samsung ssd.
Then repurpose your hard drive for bulk sequential storage.

The extra 4 pin power connector has become obsolete, it could have been used in stead of the sata connector if your psu did not have a sata power connector.

 

[WClinton]

A SATA SSD has the same connctors as the hard drive.

Thanks for response. I will double check the connectors.

 

[WClinton]

Easily done.
Use the free Samsung ssd migration tool to move your C drive to a Samsung ssd.
Then repurpose your hard drive for bulk sequential storage.

The extra 4 pin power connector has become obsolete, it could have been used in stead of the sata connector if your psu did not have a sata power connector.

Thanks for response.