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DESKTOP INSTALLATION
1. Power o the system and disconnect all power cables.
2. Remove the system’s outer panel (refer to your system’s user manual).
3. If your system provides a 2.5-inch drive bay(s), there is no need for a 3.5-
inch adapter bracket.
4. If your system does not provide a 2.5-inch drive bay(s), you will need
to mount the SSD in a 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch adapter bracket (3.5-inch adapter
bracket included with select models).
5. Install the SSD into an available drive bay.
6. Connect one end of both the SATA* data cable and power cable to the SATA
connectors on your motherboard and the remaining ends to your SSD.
7. Reinstall the outer panel and reconnect the power cable to your PC.
8. Power on your system to verify a successful installation.
Note: If the SSD will be your primary boot drive, please refer to your
operating system’s user manual for further OS installation instructions. If
this SSD will be used as a secondary drive, formatting the drive is required
before use.
*SATA 6Gbit/s is backwards compatible with SATA 3Gbit/s. However,
connecting a SATA 6Gbit/s device into a SATA 3Gbit/s connection will
result in reduced performance.
Following information is only valid for EU-member States:
DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS:
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as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local city oce, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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