Kodak SSD X150 User Manual

Installation Guide

KODAK SSD X150

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I. Preparation before installing the new disk

Advantages

Disadvantages

You are using your old system, so you do not

need to reinstall your software and data.

Malfunctions of the old system are reproduced on the

SSD (Virus, corrupted files, errors in the registry, ...).

The SSD being delivered without operating system, it is necessary:
(a) Either to clone the original disk to copy it to the your new KODAK SSD X150
(b) Or to install an operating system on KODAK SSD after mounting it in the computer

Choice a) Cloning the original disk to the new KODAK SSD X150

 you have to connect both discs at the same time on your computer (fixed or portable). For

that, you must have a USB 3.0 to SATA cable to connect the SSD to your computer.

 You must use a disk cloning software (paid or free). This type of software is available for free on

the internet. Simply search for “Disk Cloning Software”.

“The specialized press" recommends downloading the Macrium Reflect software from the

official website. This software has three major advantages: It is free for 30 days in a trial
version, very easy to use and can clone an OS without any problems. See in our Installation
tutoriol how to install and use Macrium software.

If the freshly connected SSD (or any other new disk) does not appear, remember to activate it.
On Windows 10, simply right-click on the Start menu, select "Disk Management", then right­click on the grey volume and click on "New Simple Volume".

Important note: Make sure that the destination disk has enough space to accommodate all
data. Otherwise, cloning will only be partial or Impossible.

 Once the previous steps have been completed, you can install the new SSD in your computer:

see the procedure described in section II.

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Option b) Installing a new OS

Advantage

Disadvantages

Your operating
system will be in like
new condition.

After installing the operating system you will need to
reinstall your software, hardware drivers and restore
your personal files to the SSD.

Important preliminary remark: To install Windows, you must have the Product Key of your

version of Windows. See Microsoft Label on Computer or Microsoft License Agreement.

 First of all, backup all the data on your current disk onto an external medium, including:

documents, images, videos, Internet favorites and saved passwords, contacts.

 If you do not have a Windows installation DVD, you can go to the Microsoft website to create an

installation medium (USB stick or DVD) and install a new copy of the operating system
Windows. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft website. For Linux or MacOS you must also
create bootable installation media from a downloadable ISO file on their website, ask the
supplier of the OS concerned.

 After the previous steps, you can install the new SSD in your computer: see the procedure

described in sectop, II.

 After installing Windows you will need to reinstall your software, hardware drivers and data.

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