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Now that you have the required hardware and data cloning software, a few safety notes:

Handle your SSD with care

Keep your SSD in the protective anti static sleeve until you are ready to install it

Do not touch the gold connectors on your SSD

To minimize static electricity touch your computer case before handling the SSD

Do not disassemble the SSD in any way this will void the SanDisk Manufacturer s warranty

Now you re ready to begin

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To review the warranty for this product see www sandisk com wug

In the irst step you will connect your SanDisk SSD to your computer in order to clone your data

Simply follow these directions:

 

1.  Carefully connect SATA end of the SATA-to-USB cable to your SanDisk SSD.

 

2.  Connect the USB end of the SATA-to-USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

Wait for the operating system to recognize the SanDisk SSD

Connecting Your SSD to Your Computer

That’s it, now you’re all set to clone your data!

SATA devices such as SSDs may draw more power than some computers are capable of 

delivering If the SanDisk SSD is not recognized remove all other USB devices from your
computer keeping only the SanDisk SSD connected Keep these devices disconnected until

the data migration is complete.

NOTE:

STEP

Summary of Contents for Ultra Plus

Page 1: ...ll your HDD and replace it with your new SanDisk SSD Obtain data cloning software There are many options available for purchase but in this guide we will use data cloning software provided by Apricorn to walk you through the data cloning process Conirm you have the required hardware for your installation scenario 1 SATA data cable required for desktops computers only 2 USB to SATA data cable 3 3 5...

Page 2: ... the irst step you will connect your SanDisk SSD to your computer in order to clone your data Simply follow these directions 1 Carefully connect SATA end of the SATA to USB cable to your SanDisk SSD 2 Connect the USB end of the SATA to USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Wait for the operating system to recognize the SanDisk SSD Connecting Your SSD to Your Computer That s it now yo...

Page 3: ...ollow the prompts to begin the cloning process These may vary depending on the software used 1 Run your preferred data cloning software We are using Apricorn EZ Gig IV with Data Select 3 Select your source drive This is usually your computer s internal drive and is denoted by the preix IDE 4 Next select your destination drive This your SSD connected to your computer by the SATA to USB cable ...

Page 4: ...s is helpful when migrating from a high capacity HDD drive to a smaller capacity SSD NOTE Once you have completed the steps above click next to begin cloning your data This process will take some time depending on the amount of data you are cloning You can keep track of the progress by watching the cloning status screen Be sure to keep your computer s power cable plugged in during this process NOT...

Page 5: ...up drive NOTE Open your notebook computer s drive bay refer to your computer s manual for instructions 3 Remove any brackets or adapters attached to the current HDD and install them on your new SanDisk SSD in the same way as they were on your current HDD Note This step may not apply to every install not all notebook hard disk drives have additional brackets or adapters 4 Align the connector pins o...

Page 6: ...HDD and remove the drive from the bay Next install your new SanDisk SSD into your computer s drive bay and connect the SATA data cable and SATA power cable Finally close your computer case plug it in and power on your computer When your computer boots for the irst time you may see a screen indicating that the upgrade process is complete And that s it Enjoy the speed of your new SanDisk SSD In most...

Page 7: ... mentioned are for identiication purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder s SanDisk Corporation All rights reserved For more instructional installation videos and more information about SanDisk SSDs go to www sandisk com go SSD More information regarding the product warranty can be obtained at www sandisk com wug ...

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