Our Easy SSD Install Guide
Follow our step by step guide to make installation easy.
- Preparation
- Cloning using Acronis
- Physical installation of your SSD
- Install Crucial Storage Executive
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Solid state drives (SSDs) are designed to store important data and speed up your system. Designed with no moving parts, this means SSDs improve battery life. They're more reliable, durable, and can improve overall computer performance. Use the Crucial® Advisor™ tool or System Scanner tool for guaranteed compatible upgrades and shop our range of SSDs.
Accessories
Crucial Easy Desktop Install Kit for SSD
- Designed for first-time SSD installers with desktop PC systems
- Includes a USB-to-SATA data transfer cable, SATA data transfer cable, 3.5-inch adapter bracket, and mounting screws
- Ideal for use with Crucial 2.5-inch SSDs
Crucial Easy Laptop Data Transfer Cable for SSD
- Easy to use – just plug and play
- Data transfer speeds up to 5 Gb/s on USB 3.0 supported systems and up to 480 Mb/s on USB 2.0 supported systems
- Compatible with 2.5-inch hard drives and SSDs (SATA I/II/III)
Additional Resources
Crucial Storage Executive
A free software tool that helps optimize the performance of your Crucial SSD
Optimize your PC's Performance with a Solid State Drive
The memory and storage experts™
Crucial P1 SSD
Best for:
performance NVME on a budget
- Capacities: 500GB, 1TB
- NVMeTM PCIe interface
- M.2 form factor
- Warranty: 5-year limited
Crucial MX500 SSD
Best for:
mainstream SATA performance
- Capacities: 250GB - 2TB
- Start your system in seconds
- 2.5-inch and M.2 form factor
- Warranty: 5-year limited
Crucial BX500 SSD
Best for:
performance SATA on a budget
- Capacities: 120GB - 2TB
- Improve overall system responsiveness.
- Warranty: 3-year limited
Crucial X8 Portable SSD
Best for:
portable storage expansion
- New! 500GB and 1TB capacities
- Expand storage on PS4™, Xbox One, iPad Pro, Android device
- Warranty: 3-year limited