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Question on upgrading/cloning SSD ... the actually wiring mechanics.

Weeder140
Level 7

‎12-08-2014 07:49 AM - last edited on ‎03-05-2024 09:47 PM by Community Admin

I intent to upgrade my 256 gb SSD, which includes my OS, to a 512 gb SSD (Samsung 850 PRO) that will be delivered in a day or two. I would like to clone my current SSD to the new one. There appears to be a good software cloning suite that Samsung provides for Samsung drives, but I'm just unclear on the mechanics of the wiring? I have seen some mention of SATA-USB cables. Do I need that, or can I just connect the new SSD to the MOBO (Max V Formula) and clone from 1 drive to the other?

Thanks.
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totalrognoob
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‎12-08-2014 08:11 AM

You can just connect the new drive to SATA, I've done it while trying to sort out issues with a move(turned out a corrupted program locked out all internet access). The cloning software doesn't care how it's connected, it can be a USB SATA dock or straight SATA.
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Weeder140
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In response to totalrognoob

‎12-08-2014 12:02 PM

Thanks for the reply! So, just connect the new drive to the mobo with SATA in standard fashion and let the software run its magic?
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