Samsung MZ-5PA128 User Manual(SSD User User manual

Installation Guide
SAMSUNG Solid State Drive

Contents
03 Installation Instructions
05Notebook PC
09 Desktop PC
12 Configuring BIOS
13 Award Software Settings
15 AMI Settings
17 OS Installation
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Installation Instructions
This chapter provides the best practices and recommendations for safely
installing the SSD in your computer. For details about removing the computer’s
cover and HDD, refer to your computer’s user guide or inquire with the
computer manufacturer.
Caution
To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of
information, observe these precautions:
1. Back up all data from your computer to other storage media such as an external
drive or online storage system.
2. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted
metal surface of the drive.
3. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the
Suspend state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down
through the operating system.
4. Disconnect all cables and all external hardware devices connected to the
computer.
5. Disassembling the computer to install an SSD may violate the computer
manufacturer’s policy and void the warranty.

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Things that you will need
• Your Desktop PC or Notebook PC
• Your new Samsung SSD
• Screwdriver
• SSD Installation Guide(Print Preferred)
• Your computer’s user guide (Optional)
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Notebook PC
Note: The illustrations in this chapter are just an example. Your computer may look slightly different
from the illustrations in this chapter. For specific instructions about removing such as a battery,
HDD etc., you have to consult your computer manufacturer.
To remove a current drive:
1. Turn the computer upside down on a clear, flat, stable work surface.
2. Remove the battery from the computer (Refer to your computer’s user
guide for instructions to remove the battery).
3. Find your current drive and remove the screws using a screwdriver on HDD
cover from the computer. Store the screws in a container to reassemble.
4. Slide the HDD cover away from the computer to expose the HDD.
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5. Remove the HDD screws holding HDD in HDD bay (Refer to your
computer’s user guide for instructions to remove the HDD).
6. Pull the hard drive tab to the left to disconnect the HDD.
7. Lift the HDD out of the HDD bay.
8. Disconnect all cables connected to the HDD.
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To install new SSD:
9. Detach the screws holding HDD in the spacer brackets or panels.
10. Detach the spacer brackets or panels from HDD.
11. Insert the SSD into the spacer brackets or panels.
12. Secure the SSD in the spacer brackets or panels with specification
screws (M3.0) or the screws from the HDD you are replacing.
13. Connect all cables to the SSD.
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14. Secure the SSD in the HDD bay.
15. Replace the HDD cover and the screws on the bottom of the computer.
16. Insert the battery in to the battery bay until it clicks into place.
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2. Remove the side cover from computer.
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WARNING
The edges of metal panels can cut skin. Be careful not to slide skin along any
interior metal edge of the computer.
Desktop PC
1. Attach the 3.5” brackets(purchased separately) to the SSD and secure it in
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Add new SSD:
3. Slide the new SSD into the drive bay, and tighten the 4 screws that secure
the drive in the bay.
Replace HDD with new SSD:
3-1. Disconnect all cables connected to the HDD.
3-2. Remove the screws holding HDD in drive bay.
3-3. Detach the HDD from your computer.
3-4. Slide the SSD into the drive bay, and tighten the 4 screws that secure
the drive in the bay.
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