Quick HD replacement with SSD on a laptop for under $30

This is just a quick recounting of how I’d replace the Hard Disk on a laptop PC, for under $30. Prices change daily, so you’ll find different deals, but the cost will be similar.

  1. Bought a USB 3.0 Drive enclosure to temporarily hold the SSD, and the replace HD as backup later on.
  2. Bought a 240 GB SSD
  3. Imaged the Hard Disk onto the SSD using Hiren’s BootCD PE
  4. Removed the Hard Disk and installed the SSD
  5. Put the Hard Disk in the drive enclosure for a backup drive

Fin!