ADATA SU800 2.5 Inch SATA SSD On A Desktop PC Installation Guide

June 17, 2024
ADATA

INSTALLING A 2.5″ SATA SSD ON A DESKTOP PC

ADATA SU800 2.5 Inch SATA SSD On A Desktop PC A0

The cover product image is for illustration purposes only. This manual is applicable to all ADATA 2.5″ SSD products.

BEFORE INSTALLATION


1. GATHER THE THINGS YOU’LL NEED

PC, Phillips screwdriver, and ADATA 2.5″ SATA SSD

*Please use a standard Phillips screwdriver (3.5mm) for disassembling the case.


2. BACK UP YOUR DATA
Make sure to backup the important data on your PC to an external device, such as an external HDD, before starting installation.


3. POWER OFF YOUR PC
After backing up your data, power off your PC to avoid data loss or damage to other components during installation.


4. SWITCH OFF THE POWER SWITCH AND UNPLUG POWER CORD
This action is necessary to discharge residual power that can damage your PC and its components.

INSTALLATION

1. REMOVE THE PC CASE
Use the standard Philips screwdriver to remove the screws and then remove the PC case


2. CONFIRM THE POSITION OF THE 2.5″ SLOT AND REMOVE THE BRACKET
*Please check the side of the motherboard to find the unused 2.5″ bracket


3. REMOVE THE BRACKET AND CABLE
*Each PC has different ways to fix drives. There may be drawers or brackets to place the solid state hard drives. The way to remove them will involve pulling out the bracket or support frame. **When removing the stand, please check the screws on the top or side carefully, these screws may be fixed on it.


4. CONNECT CABLES AND ATTACH BRACKET TO THE NEW 2.5″ SATA SSD. PUT THE BRACKET IN THE SLOT TO FIX DRIVES
There is a row of pins on the cable as well as on the SSD. Align to the correct orientation and place the bracket back into the slot.

*The slot has a foolproof design. Please insert the SSD in the direction corresponding to the pins on the solid state drive and the slot.. Do not insert it forcibly to avoid damage to the product.


5. RESEMBLE THE CASE
*Do not overtighten the screws as it may damage the screws ad back plate


6. PLUG IN THE POWER CORD AND POWER ON THE PC TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION

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INSTALLING A 2.5″ SATA SSD ON A LAPTOP PC

ADATA SU800 2.5 Inch SATA SSD On A Desktop PC B0

The cover product image is for illustration purposes only. This manual is applicable to all ADATA 2.5″ SSD products.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

1. GATHER THE THINGS YOU’LL NEED
PC, Phillips screwdriver, and ADATA 2.5″ SATA SSD

*Please use a standard Phillips screwdriver (3.5mm) for disassembling the case.

2. BACK UP YOUR DATA
Make sure to backup the important data on your PC to an external device, such as an external HDD, before starting installation.

3. POWER OFF YOUR PC
After backing up your data, power off your PC to avoid data loss or damage to other components during installation.

4. UNPLUG POWER CORD AND BATTERY
This action is necessary to discharge residual power that can damage your PC and its components.

*The battery removal step applies only to laptops when it’s possible to remove the battery. To see how to remove the battery, refer to your user manual.

INSTALLATION

1. REMOVE YOUR PC’S BACK PLATE
Use your standard Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws and then remove the back plate.

*If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your user manual

2. REMOVE THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND CABLES
*The bracket is used to secure the solid state drive, because the slot is not exactly the same size as the solid state drive.

3. CONNECT CABLES AND ATTACH BRACKET TO THE NEW 2.5″ SSD.
There is a row of pins on the cable as well as on the SSD. Align to the correct orientation and place the bracket back into the slot.

*The slot has a foolproof design. Please insert the SSD in the direction corresponding to the pins on the solid state drive and the slot. Do not insert it forcibly to avoid damage to the product.

4. SECURE THE BACK PLATE INTO PLACE
*Do not overtighten the screws as it may cause damage

5. PLUG IN THE POWER CORD AND POWER ON THE PC TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION

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