This computer came with a 128GB SSD and the client ran out of space. In this video I show how to upgrade to a larger capacity M.2 SATA SSD. We use a USB to SATA M.2 adapter to connect the new drive to the computer and Macrium Reflect to clone the data on the original drive to the new drive. I then replace the original SSD with the larger capacity one and the computer boots up with extra space on the new drive.
You can purchase the tools and supplies shown in this video using the Amazon links below.
This is the SSD I used in the video.
Silicon Power M.2 SATA SSD 250GB
https://amzn.to/3jGQHUr
This is the USB to SATA M.2 adapter I'd recommend. It's different than the one in the video but will work great.
https://amzn.to/3CB0xQl
If your computer can take a M.2 NVME drive this on is great
https://amzn.to/3CBeDS4
This is the powered screwdriver I use in the video. Hitachi DB3DL2
http://amzn.to/2ovyHSp
This is the one I have. It has the same 64bit set along with some other useful tools and a carrying case.
https://amzn.to/2Shdjfr
00:00 Introduction and showing the problem
01:20 Showing the inside of the computer
01:45 Removing SATA M.2 SSD
02:09 Discussing SATA vs NVME SSDs
03:35 NVME SSDs don't work in all systems, even though they physically fit
05:28 Reinstalling the original M.2 SATA SSD
05:55 Connecting the new SSD with an adapter
07:22 Discussing the physical lengths M.2 SSD are available in
08:20 Connecting the SATA to M.2 SATA adapter to the computer
09:50 Installing the drive cloning software, Macrium Reflect
11:40 Cloning all of the data from the original SSD to the new, higher capacity one
15:11 Installing the new SSD
17:28 Powering on the system to confirm the cloning worked
18:13 Closing up the system
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