Put is a ssd drive (crucial 256) and now I cannot get it out, any ideas?
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Did the same thing. Had to use a variety of tools to stretch it and then pry it out. Ssds are apparently thivked than hhds
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More information please: OS? Steps you have taken (I.e. Have you unplugged the drive and restarted the computer, etc.) also, was the drive bring accessed when improperly ejected?
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the ssd is compatible with windows 8 the software is not. so you would have to find your own cloning software or do a clean install.
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If you order it, check the model that arrives. Mine didn't have the SSD. I called Amazon and sent it back for one with the SSD. Waiting on the replacement...EDIT - its there, just not user accessible, see below:
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The SSD is not soldered, but the RAM is. There is 1 screw holding the SSD down, and this kit provides the screwdriver to remove it.
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Under the sticker on the bottom there is a screw. I've replaced it with an SSD and it works fine. Quite a bit better in heat transfer now too as I added some heat transfer tape on topHowever this is not something to do regularly unless your handy
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Nothing. Make sure power is off. You will need to open then case. Make sure you are well grounded. This drives have screws holding them in place on the side. Remove those. Disconnect power supply cable and sata cable from old drive. Remove old drive. The put back together by working backwards. The computers should automatically recognize the drive. hope this helps.
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The system memory is soldered to the logic board. It is not user upgrade able. The solid state drive is interchangeable/upgradeable.
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It is time consuming to reinstall Windows. I suggest you to use disk copy software to migrate to SSD.
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It's not so hard to remove the drive as Dante suggests. However, inerting the blade or screwdriver here and there will mark the case enough to prevent returns. Once inside the base, it can be removed and that allows you to crack the main case. Not much chance of getting it back unmarked though. Then you get the drive out. it is encased in a tin box. The rubber "feet" are actually screws. Remove them and you can probably get the drive out with the tinwork intact. Dunno. I had gone too far at that stage. Anyway, the drive is now running as an SATA drive in my mac, and since the box is USB 2, who cares if it does not work any more? Overall, the drive is probably less bought at a discount store than one bought at trade price as a bare drive. The difference is the warranty. The markings on the drive say clearly it is an OEM drive and has to be returned to the OEMer. HTH
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I don't believe it's your ssd. I'd try reading your OS. Check your setup parameters.
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I didn't use an SSD adapter. I attached it directly to the mounting bracket that comes with the case. There's a 3.5 drive directly below it. I used a few wire ties to keep the two sata cables together, and sort of folded them along with the power cable beneath the two drives. It's not exactly the neatest option, but the cables are out of the way at least.
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Usually it's a problem with the install...at lease with the first Crucial SSD drive that I had. If it's like that from the start, It's when it's time to try another install. Try using you're operating system downloaded newer drivers, not the one's on the dick when you purchased the computer, they are usually outdated. Also, some good computer geeks on youtube, subscribe to them and get answers for free. Hope this helps.
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I also mounted my SSD to the bracket. I seem to remember having to really bend the power cable to get it to fit because there's not much room between the bracket and the drive.
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It is a standard drive, not solid state storage. Not sure of interface technology?
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Update: You need to be CERTAIN the ssd is MICRO sata, and the other connection is STANDARD SATA, as I see it. My mistake was not even knowing there was such a thing as SLIMLINE sata, but WTH... Six bucks...? NBD... I'd send you mine, but I never get anything done. 'Buried somewhere anyway...
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if you remove hard drive bays...mine is on the top...I modded the top, and put push pull....