How to Connect/Install A Hard Drive to Your Computer After deciding on a proper disk cloning tool, the next step is to connect the new SSD or HDD to your computer, which may vary based on your device.

It's common practice to pair a smaller SSD for the operating system and everyday tasks with a larger HDD for files that don't require frequent access.

Installing a larger SSD in your PC or laptop is a common upgrade. If you're worried about losing your data then our step-by-step cloning guide will help.