Title: Cloning Original M.2 Drive to a Larger 2TB M.2 Drive
Introduction:
Hello, Simon here! In this video, I’m going to demonstrate how to clone an original M.2 drive to a larger 2TB M.2 drive using Acronis True Image software.
Requirements:
- Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Laptop
- External DVD Drive (since the laptop doesn’t have a CD slot)
- Acronis True Image Software
- Original M.2 Drive (512GB)
- New 2TB M.2 Drive (Samsung Evo 970 Plus)
- Wired Mouse (as the touchpad may not work in the Acronis environment)
Cloning Process:
- Boot from Acronis True Image Disk:
- Insert the Acronis disk into the external DVD drive.
- Restart the laptop and press F12 to access the boot menu.
- Select the USB device (DVD drive) and boot into Acronis True Image.
- Start Cloning Process:
- Since the touchpad might not work, connect a wired mouse.
- In Acronis True Image, go to ‘Tools and Utilities’, then select ‘Clone Disk’.
- Choose ‘Automatic’ cloning mode.
- Select the source disk (original 512GB M.2 drive).
- Choose the target disk (new 2TB M.2 drive).
- Cloning Options:
- Select the option to clone the disk with a bootable OS.
- Ensure you’re cloning to the correct target disk (Samsung Evo 970 Plus 2TB).
- Complete the Cloning:
- Review the summary showing the space allocation after cloning.
- Click ‘Proceed’ to start the cloning process.
- Wait for the process to complete. It may be quick depending on the amount of data.
- Finishing Up:
- Once cloning is successful, click ‘OK’ and exit the Acronis software.
- Eject the Acronis disk and remove the external DVD drive.
- Restart the laptop and boot from the new 2TB drive to ensure everything works correctly.
Conclusion:
Cloning your original M.2 drive to a larger 2TB drive using Acronis True Image is a straightforward process. This upgrade significantly increases your storage capacity, ideal for additional games or software.
Note:
- Acronis True Image is not a free tool; it requires a purchase.
- Be sure to select the correct source and target drives to avoid data loss.
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