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  • How to upgrade
    the SSD
    on your device
    How to upgrade
    the SSD
    on your device
    How to upgrade
    the SSD
    on your device

    Learn how to upgrade your Laptop, PC, or Gaming console with a powerful Samsung SSD
    to increase capacity and speed up performance—for creators, gamers, and everyday users.
    Learn how to upgrade your Laptop, PC, or Gaming console with a powerful Samsung SSD
    to increase capacity and speed up performance—for creators, gamers, and everyday users.
    Learn how to upgrade your Laptop, PC, or Gaming console with a powerful Samsung SSD
    to increase capacity and speed up performance—for creators, gamers, and everyday users.

    A person upgrading an SSD on a laptop, with various computer components spread out on a table

Why upgrade with an SSD
(Solid-State Drive)? Why upgrade with an SSD
(Solid-State Drive)? Why upgrade with an SSD
(Solid-State Drive)?

A person carefully placing a Samsung SSD into a laptop's internal slot, with a screwdriver and screws visible nearby, indicating a hardware upgrade process.

If your device is getting slow, running low on storage space, or experiencing lag, it might be time to upgrade to an SSD without the need to purchase a new device.

 

Upgrade to an SSD or replace your existing one to easily enhance performance and increase storage on your laptop, PC, or gaming console.

What is an SSD and how does it work? What is an SSD and how does it work? What is an SSD and how does it work?

 

An SSD(Solid-State Drive) is a fast and reliable storage device that can efficiently expand the storage capacity of a laptop, PC, or gaming console.

Unlike HDDs (hard disk drives), which use physical disks, SSDs are more durable and quiet, creating a smoother experience.

The Samsung 990 PRO SSD, a 4TB V-NAND storage device with PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe interface.
NVMe™ SSD NVMe™ SSD NVMe™ SSD

NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSDs are high-speed storage devices with low latency and highly efficient data management. They offer fast boot and load times, enhance everyday device usage, streamline creative workflows, and offer seamless gaming experiences.

A Samsung SSD with a sleek black design and SATA interface.
SATA SSD SATA SSD SATA SSD

SATA SSDs are storage devices that connect to a computer using the SATA (Serial ATA) interface. By contrast, NVMe SSDs communicate between a device's storage interface and its CPU via the PCIe interface. SATA was initially designed for hard disk drives but is also compatible with SSDs.

Why upgrading with an SSD is
better than HDD Why upgrading with an SSD is
better than HDD Why upgrading with an SSD is
better than HDD

SSDs have become the industry standard for device storage due to their optimized speeds compared to HDDs. They deliver rapid read and write speeds and boot up 4 times faster than HDDs, which are made with spinning disks that can easily break. SSDs use NAND flash technology, making them more durable. With a broad range of form factors, SSDs are a more power-efficient and reliable storage solution.

A speed comparison chart showing SSD vs. HDD performance, highlighting that SSDs are 4x faster for booting up, 3x faster for unzipping files, and 10x faster for copying photos.

Meet your SSD match Meet your SSD match Meet your SSD match

The Samsung 990 PRO SSD, a 4TB V-NAND storage device with PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe interface.
990 PRO 990 PRO 990 PRO

Unleash your creativity with the ultimate SSD

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The Samsung 990 EVO SSD, a 4TB M.2 NVMe drive
990 EVO 990 EVO 990 EVO

Ultra-fast performance for elevated creative work

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The Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink
990 PRO with Heatsink 990 PRO with Heatsink 990 PRO with Heatsink

The ultimate gaming SSD with enhanced heat control and minimal fan noise, compatible with PCs, laptops, and Gaming console.

* Devices meeting the PCI-SIG® D8 standard: 8.8mm
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The Samsung 990 PRO SSD, a 4TB V-NAND storage device with PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe interface.
990 PRO 990 PRO 990 PRO

Lightning-fast sequential read speeds of up to 7,450MB/s compatible with PCs, laptops, and Gaming console.

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The Samsung 990 EVO SSD, a 4TB M.2 NVMe drive
990 EVO 990 EVO 990 EVO

Speed up everyday performance and expand memory capacity without purchasing a new device.

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The Samsung SSD 980, a 500GB V-NAND NVMe M.2 drive
980 980 980

Experience sequential read speeds of 3,500 MB/s and fast data transfer rates with this small but mighty SSD.

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The Samsung 870 EVO SSD
870 EVO 870 EVO 870 EVO

Experience enhanced performance, reliability, and compatibility with a maximum SATA interface limit of 560/530 MB/s sequential read/write speeds.

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How to install a Samsung SSD? How to install a Samsung SSD? How to install a Samsung SSD?

Follow the steps below to install or replace the SSD on your Laptop, PC, or Gaming console

Installing the NVMe™ SSD in a Laptop, PC, or Gaming console Installing the NVMe™ SSD in a Laptop, PC, or Gaming console Installing the NVMe™ SSD in a Laptop, PC, or Gaming console
Video thumbnail showing thhe Samsung 990 PRO V-NAND SSD installed in a computer motherboard

Step 1. Disassemble the bottom of the laptop. (laptop)

Disassemble the case of the PC. (PC)

Remove the triangle cover from the gaming console.

(Gaming console)

Step 2. Locate the SSD slot and remove the screw. 

Step 3. Install your 990 PRO to fit into the slot. 

Installing the SATA SSD in a PC Installing the SATA SSD in a PC Installing the SATA SSD in a PC
Video thumbnail featuring a Samsung 870 EVO SSD installed in a PC

Step 1. Open the PC case. 

Step 2. Locate the PC slot. 

Step 3. Install your 870 EVO,

aligned with the SSD guide, into the SSD slot. 

Step 4. Tighten the screw on the SSD guide. 

Step 5. Connect the SATA cable and power.

How to migrate data onto an SSD with Magician Software How to migrate data onto an SSD with Magician Software How to migrate data onto an SSD with Magician Software

Video thumbnail showing a laptop screen displaying the Samsung Magician software interface.

 

Migration process is needed for SSD upgrade.

 

Step 1. Select the device where the current OS is installed.

Step 2. Select the target drive for duplication.

Step 3. Choose the volume from which you want to perform the duplication on the original drive.

Step 4. Click the Start button to initiate the Migration process.

Why upgrade to a Samsung SSD? Why upgrade to a Samsung SSD? Why upgrade to a Samsung SSD?

An emblem stating 'World’s No.1 Flash Memory Since 2003"
World’s No.1 Flash Memory World’s No.1 Flash Memory World’s No.1 Flash Memory

Experience the superior performance and reliability that you can only get from the world's number one brand for flash memory since 2003. All firmware and components, including Samsung's world renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in house, allowing end to end integration for quality you can trust.

Samsung Magician software Samsung Magician software Samsung Magician software

Make your SSD works like magic. Samsung Magician software's optimization tools ensure the best SSD performance.

It's the safe and easy way to migrate all your data for a Samsung SSD upgrade. Protect valuable data, monitor drive health, and get the latest firmware updates.

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A Samsung laptop displaying the Samsung Magician software interface, with icons below for data migration, drive health check, and firmware update.
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