I would like to install a new internal SSD M.2 SATA and some more RAM in my J50-C4. Has anyone got any available link to help to go through the all procedure? Thank you in advance!
Installing a new internal SDD M.2 SATA and memory RAM
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Villa
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It's really very simple!
Remove the four rubber feet.
Remove the four screws.
Remove the back cover.
Insert memory.
Insert SSD.
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notrui
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Please check link this before you buy.
https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/list-of-compatible-ddr4-and-m-2-2280-sata-iii-ssd.1899/
pusb87
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and make sure you have the correct size screwdriver for removing the retaining screw.
100mmxΦ4.0xPH1 or 100mmxΦ4.5xPH1 should be OK
I know that I will have to make a copy of my existing Windows10 on a pen drive and then once I have installed the new SDD card and Memory Ram, I will need to reboot in BIOS. From there, I am a bit lost, can anyone help? Thank you! I am a computer novice and any help is more than welcome! ?
Villa
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Another option is to clone the existing installation form the eMMC to the SSD.
https://theminixforum.com/index.php...talling-windows-10-pro-on-ssd.2157/post-21825
max80
Member
I had to struggle a lot to insert the two ram modules because of the tilt angle... it would be nice to have some schematic illustration of these operations on the user manual.
No offence meant but if this is a tad difficult for you and you need pictures to assist then maybe handing this to a professional to install is more apt.
Fernando86
Active member
Whoa John, you really brought out the crayons and broke it down Barney style.
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Villa
Administrator
It's not where things go but the insertion of the RAM that he struggled with!
A quick search will find a guide...
https://www.dummies.com/computers/pcs/how-to-install-ram-in-your-laptop/
@max80 The RAM sockets are not proprietary to MINIX.
A quick search will find a guide...
https://www.dummies.com/computers/pcs/how-to-install-ram-in-your-laptop/
It should not be difficult at all to do that. You just need to open the device and insert the SSD and the memory inside.
Also, does anyone know whether it is possible to restore deleted data from SSD? Even if it was overwritten?
I know it’s possible to do with hard drives because they have this disc inside, and the information is recorded there mechanically. But what about SSDs?
I looked for some data recovery services near me and planned to go there and ask for help. Maybe they will be able to restore some files I have accidentally deleted.
Also, does anyone know whether it is possible to restore deleted data from SSD? Even if it was overwritten?
I know it’s possible to do with hard drives because they have this disc inside, and the information is recorded there mechanically. But what about SSDs?
I looked for some data recovery services near me and planned to go there and ask for help. Maybe they will be able to restore some files I have accidentally deleted.
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