I'm running a Dell all-in-0ne desktop computer with a terabit HD. I wonder if it can be upgraded with an SSD drive? I only use about 1/10 the capacity of the present HD. Just thinking of the future since the present computer is 5 years old. Ed
HD-SSD exchange?
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Most likely, yes. It may just take some extra work to get to it.
What is the exact model number of your computer?
What is the exact model number of your computer?
It's very likely that it's a common SATA connection. Simple mechanical swap, just mount it up and hook up SATA and power.
Load windows and your programs and enjoy the faster speed.
Load windows and your programs and enjoy the faster speed.
We are in the process of changing out HD for SSD in our POS machines. We simply had to clone the original HD and install the new SSD and it was good to go. It is a noticeable upgrade in speed and most certainly in reliability.
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Yes, you can. How comfortable are you with opening it up?
Yep. Crucial and Samsung even give you free cloning tools too. Dunno about the other brands of SSDs.
Depending on the computer, you might need a USB to SATA adapter/case to temporarily connect the new drive. You will need a 2.5 to 3.5" adapter plate.
Depending on the computer, you might need a USB to SATA adapter/case to temporarily connect the new drive. You will need a 2.5 to 3.5" adapter plate.
Have a Dell Optiplex and put in a Crutial SSD a few years ago. Love how it takes just seconds to boot up and is ready to go. They have a page where you can find your model Dell and it lets you know what will work: https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/stor...us-footer-_-us-ssd-_-us-ssd-buying-guide
Done it on 2 laptops. Cloned the drives. I used Macrium Reflect, it is free.
One laptop had an unused NVME connection, so I got a western digital NVME SSD which is faster than a SATA SSD.
One laptop had an unused NVME connection, so I got a western digital NVME SSD which is faster than a SATA SSD.
DELL # Inspiron 23 (MODEL 5348). I am comfortable working inside a desk top but, not sure about an ALL-IN-ONE. Ed
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DELL # Inspiron 23 (MODEL 5348). I am comfortable working inside a desk top but, not sure about an ALL-IN-ONE. Ed
It doesn't look too bad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsvw0fGSiyM
DELL # Inspiron 23 (MODEL 5348). I am comfortable working inside a desk top but, not sure about an ALL-IN-ONE. Ed
It doesn't look too bad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsvw0fGSiyM
Dell owner's manual:
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-23-5348-aio_owners-manual_en-us.pdf
You only need to buy a 2.5 inch drive, no adapter or mounting parts.
If your original 1 TB drive is not full and you don't intend to fill it you can use Windows to resize to a smaller partition (this takes a long time) then use a smaller replacement drive.
After copying the data to the new drive (using disk cloning software and a USB to SATA adapter), take the computer apart and R&R the drive.
Remove the stand and the plastic back cover (After releasing the latches at the bottom, Dell suggests prying around the sides starting at the gap for the DVD drive) then the metal cover on the right side as you look at the back. Pull the original drive with its blue frame then remove the drive from the frame and install new one.
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-23-5348-aio_owners-manual_en-us.pdf
You only need to buy a 2.5 inch drive, no adapter or mounting parts.
If your original 1 TB drive is not full and you don't intend to fill it you can use Windows to resize to a smaller partition (this takes a long time) then use a smaller replacement drive.
After copying the data to the new drive (using disk cloning software and a USB to SATA adapter), take the computer apart and R&R the drive.
Remove the stand and the plastic back cover (After releasing the latches at the bottom, Dell suggests prying around the sides starting at the gap for the DVD drive) then the metal cover on the right side as you look at the back. Pull the original drive with its blue frame then remove the drive from the frame and install new one.
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Double-check that you don't need a SATA power adapter. My wife's Dell 3650 needed this adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002N2EHVQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Even if it is a bit more difficult to get to the HDD, I would still do this upgrade. Going to an SSD is the biggest and cheapest performance gain you will ever see and actually enjoy every time you fire up the computer and use it, not just some artificial benchmark numbers that don't mean much in real use.
You can get a 240GB SSD for about $30 all day long. It will rejuvenate your machine 100% guaranteed.
You can get a 240GB SSD for about $30 all day long. It will rejuvenate your machine 100% guaranteed.
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Double-check that you don't need a SATA power adapter.
You won't need one here. This all-in-one PC is built a lot like a laptop where the SATA drive plugs directly into the motherboard with no cables. It doesn't look like there is a place for two drives.
Double-check that you don't need a SATA power adapter.
You won't need one here. This all-in-one PC is built a lot like a laptop where the SATA drive plugs directly into the motherboard with no cables. It doesn't look like there is a place for two drives.
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Looks easy on that video. Buy a 250gb SSD and toss it in there with another stick of RAM. But I'd reinstall Windows 10 with a thumb drive and start from scratch. Can use a SATA to USB adapter to get your files off the old hard drive and drag and drop.
I do this for a living for a large corporation, those old computers fly with a new SSD, 8gb of RAM, and fresh Windows 10.
I do this for a living for a large corporation, those old computers fly with a new SSD, 8gb of RAM, and fresh Windows 10.
Yes it will work. Most hard drive companies have cloning tool that you can use to clone to, and clone from, the drive of their brands.
I would recommend updating the bios firmware to the latest version on a dell before you do the swap.
Also I'm not a fan of cloning drives, good to start fresh, it would be a good time to set the bios to UEFI if supported, and do a clean install of windows 10 from a usb key.
Also I'm not a fan of cloning drives, good to start fresh, it would be a good time to set the bios to UEFI if supported, and do a clean install of windows 10 from a usb key.
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