How To Set Up an SSD or External Hard Drive

For users with great mobility, external HDD (Hard Disk Drive) is still likely the most well-known external storage. Users can then bring their personal data with them wherever they go.

In comparison to external HDDs, external SSDs appear to be more expensive at first glance. Nevertheless, in addition to the cost, there are a number of other considerations that can make an external SSD a far better option than an external HDD.

The procedures for setting up an external hard drive or SSD are as follows :

1. Prepare an external hard drive or SSD and a USB or Thunderbolt cable that fits the port on your device.

2. Attach the external hard drive or SSD to a USB or Thunderbolt port on your computer or other device using a USB or Thunderbolt cable.

3. Ensure that the external hard drive or SSD can be detected by your device. Normally, the device will immediately detect the external hard drive or SSD.

4. If your device is unable to recognize the external hard drive or SSD, you can attempt the following to resolve the issue :

• Ensure sure the Thunderbolt or USB cable is in good shape and not broken.
• Ensure that your device has the appropriate drivers loaded for the external hard drive or SSD.
• Try attaching the external SSD or hard drive to a different Thunderbolt or USB connection on your computer.
• Try connecting an external hard drive or SSD to a USB or Thunderbolt port on the other side of the one that was previously in use if your device is a laptop.

5. You can begin utilizing and moving data to the external hard drive or SSD after it has been recognized by your device.

6. Close any open programs or files after utilizing the external hard drive or SSD for the last time before removing the USB or Thunderbolt connector. Finally, before disconnecting the USB or Thunderbolt cable, choose the "Eject" or "Safely Remove Hardware" option from the menu that is shown on your device.

That is how an external hard drive or SSD is installed. To prevent damage to the device or external hard drive or SSD, make sure you use a compatible USB or Thunderbolt cable and exercise caution when attaching and detaching the USB or Thunderbolt cable. 📍