Toshiba Satellite SSD Upgrade Quick Guide [All Series]

If you're struggling with Toshiba Satellite SSD upgrades due to slow boot times, system crashes or freezing, low disk space, or for better multitasking, etc., continue to read this article and we’ll show you the entire process, from preparations to steps, including best SSDs for common Satellite models.

Can I Upgrade Toshiba Satellite to SSD?

Short answer: Yes, but you need to be well-prepared in different aspects, such as a suitable SSD and some necessary tools, data protection, upgradeable methods, etc., as described below. Let’s get started with preparations.

What Do You Need?

Before you rush out and grab any shiny new SSD, slow downand learn some basic basics first, buddy!

Best SSDs for Toshiba Satellite (Common Series)

Choosing the right SSD isn’t just about storage — it’s aboutthe  right interface, speed, reliability, price, etc. Here's a handy cheat sheet for the most common models, such as C, L, S, P, Radius, and Pro Series.

Satellite Series	Recommended SSD	Speed (Read/Write)	Ideal User
C Series (C55, C75, etc)	Crucial MX500 2.5" SATA	Up to 560/510 MB/s	Everyday Users
L Series (L55, L75, etc)	WD Blue 3D NAND 2.5" SATA	Up to 545/525 MB/s	Everyday Users
S Series (S55, S75, etc)	Samsung 870 EVO 2.5" SATA	Up to 560/530 MB/s	Heavy Users or Professionals
P Series (P50, P75, etc)	Samsung 870 EVO 2.5" SATA	Up to 560/530 MB/s	Heavy Users or Professionals
Radius/ProSeries	SK hynix Gold S31 2.5" SATA	Up to 560/525 MB/s	Mobileand Business users

✅ Final recommendations: Crucial MX500 is the most cost-effective while Samsung 870 EVO or SK hynix Gold S31 is the best overall performers. 

Pro Tips::✎...

95% of Toshiba Satellites use 2.5" SATA drives, but double-check before you get one!

Choose an SSD with at least 500GB (for everyday use). For gamers, photographers and video editors, and professionals, select one with at least 1TB.

Stick with trusted brands like Samsung, Crucial, WD, SK hynix, etc., which offer users great warranties, usually 5 years or longer.

For older Satellite models (pre-2012), double-check BIOS/UEFI compatibility. It may not fully support modern SSD features, such as AHCI mode, Proper SATA III (6Gbps) speeds, etc.

Other Preparations for SSD Upgrade

How to Upgrade Toshiba Satellite to SSD without Reinstalling

Okay, now the exciting part -cloning old hard drive to SSD without reinstalling Windows! The most important point is using a reliable hard drive and SSD cloning software - AOMEI Cloner. It provides users with a Disk Clone feature that can clone Toshiba Satellite hard drive and SSD in Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, and servers. You can also choose to transfer OS to new SSD (for a smaller one).

Step 1. Connect the new SSD drive to your computer using SATA adapter. Then, open AOMEI Cloner, click Clone > Disk Clone subsequently.

Step 2. In the Select Disk window, select the old hard drive you want to clone and click Next.

Step 3. In the Destination Disk window, select the new SSD drive (all data will be overwritten) and click Next. Click OK to continue.

Step 4(Important). Be sure to check the SSD Alignment feature to align HDD and SSD for better performance. Try the Edit Partitions feature in the following two situations. They both help a lot to avoid different cloning issues, such as SSD low performance, unallocated space left, boot issues, etc., after cloning.

Step 5. Be sure your settings and click Start Clone to clone hard drive to SSD in Toshiba Satellite laptop. By default, it will enable the intelligent clone feature to clone only the used sectors of a drive. It can avoid the cloned SSD won't boot issue to the greatest extent possible (if it's smaller).

Try it if you want to clone hard drive to SSD without reinstalling (all SSD brands are supported)!

What Do You Get after SSD Upgrade?

Conclusion

If you feel that your laptop is very slow, it’s time for a Toshiba Satellite SSD upgrade. It’s the fastest method to boost computer performance, from boot time to file transfer speed, app startup, noise, durability, etc.

The most important item is to prepare a good SSD and pick a reliable SSD cloning software like AOMEI Cloner, which is significant to upgrade Toshiba Satellite to SSD without reinstalling Windows! It also handles different cloning issues.

FAQs

Q1: Can I upgrade any Toshiba Satellite model to SSD?

Yes, you can upgrade almost any Toshiba Satellite model to an SSD, but the process and compatibility depend on yourmodels, hardware design, and drive interface.

Q2: Will upgrading to SSD delete my files?

Usually not, cloning hard drive is to create a replica copy of the original drive. It should keep all the data on it. Please be sure to select reliable SSD cloning software like AOMEI Cloner.

Q3: Do I need to reinstall Windows after upgrading?

Nope. Cloning copies everything, including the OS, system files, partitions, drivers, installed programs, etc.

Q4: How long does it take to clone a Toshiba hard drive to SSD?

This may take about 30 minutes or longer, and it depends on the disk capacity, interface,and  cloning software you are using. You can also clean up the source disk, connect the SSD internally, enable AHCI mode in BIOS, etc., to speed up cloning.