Crucial P1 SSD 500 GB, P1 SSD 2 TB, P2 SSD 1 TB, P2 SSD 500 GB, P5 SSD 500 GB User manual

HOW TO INSTALL A CRUCIAL® NVMe™ PCIe® M.2 SSD IN YOUR COMPUTER
Installing a Crucial SSD is easy and makes your computer significantly faster!
PART 1: PREPARE
1. Gather supplies
You’ll need your computer, a screwdriver, your new Crucial SSD, and your computer’s owner’s manual.
2. Back up important files
Before starting the install process, save any important files on your computer to an external storage drive, a USB flash drive, or cloud storage.
3. Go slowly and deliberately
The information you need is all here. Your computer will likely look dierent than the ones shown, but the process is the same. Read each step thoroughly and consult our Helpful Tips for more info.
HELPFUL TIP
NVMe SSD support and drivers are not available for Windows© 7. Your computer or motherboard manufacturer might
be able to add support. There is also a hotfix available from Microsoft© that can be applied to natively support NVMe
drives for Windows 7.
DID YOU KNOW...?
Clearing your workspace helps prevent the buildup of static electricity that could damage your new drive.
PART 2: INSTALL
1. Shut down your system
Turn o your computer completely.
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2. Remove the power cable and battery
Now remove the power cable and battery. 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 owner’s manual.
3. Discharge residual power
If your laptop has a removable battery, remove it, and hold the power button for five seconds to discharge any electricity left in the system.
4. Open the case
How you do this will vary from system to system, so consult your owner’s manual for exact instructions.
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5. Ground yourself
Touch an unpainted metal surface to ground yourself. This protects your computer’s components from the static electricity that’s naturally present in your body – grounding is an extra safeguard.
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6. Locate the M.2 PCIe slot
This slot is usually easy to find in desktops, but in laptops the location will vary – it’s typically under the bottom panel, or under the keyboard. Refer to your owner’s manual for the exact location, as every system looks slightly dierent.
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