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Toshiba Satellite SSD Upgrade Quick Guide [All Series]
In this article, you will learn how to upgrade Toshiba Satellite to SSD without reinstalling Windows, including c50/55/640/655/660/850/855, L300/630/745/750/755/850, etc. Scroll down to explore more.
By Ivy Updated on May 12, 2025
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?
“I have a Toshiba Satellite S855 laptop running the latest Windows 10 Home, version 1909 (OS Build 18363.1198). Its old HDD is extremely slow, so I want to replace it with a 1 TB SSD.
I bought a Samsung 860 EVO SATA V-NAND 1TB SSD, and the new drive arrived without any instructions or help. I tried to connect it using the Kingwin USI-2535 “SATA and IDE Adapter”, but it doesn't show up in Disk Management. Can I upgrade Toshiba Satellite to SSD? How do I upgrade it? Thanks.”
- Question from Reddit
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
- Be sure the data on the Toshiba Satellite is backed up.
- A proper screwdriver for swapping the hard drive and SSD.
- A SATA to USB adapter to connect the SSD.
- A reliable SSD cloning software - AOMEI Cloner. You don’t need to reinstall Windows and programs.
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).
❤❤❤ Why Choose AOMEI Cloner?
- 👑Bootable clone - clone HDDs/SSDs and MBR/GPT system disks without boot issues (even if smaller).
- Intelligent clone (default) - only clones the used sectors of a drive, making it easier to clone large HDD to smaller SSD without capacity issues.
- Edit partitions - resize partition size on the destination disk, especially those with different disk partition styles(one MBR, one GPT).
- SSD alignment - align HDDs and SSDs with 4k technology and improve their lifespan.
- SSD compatibility - compatible Samsung, WD, SanDisk, Crucial, etc., whether they are using NVMe, PCIe, M.2, SATA, or mSATA interface.
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.
- The target SSD drive is larger. Select “Add unused space to all partitions or “Manually adjust partition size. The former is recommended as it is adjusted automatically without human intervention and minimizes errors.
- Both drives have different partition styles (one MBR, one GPT). Check the option “Convert the destination disk from MBR to GPT or vice versa to make them identical.
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?
- Faster boot time, from 2- 4 minutesto 10-20 seconds.
- Faster file transfer speed, from 50MB/s to 500 MB/s (SATA).
- Faster App startup, from 30+ seconds to 3–5 seconds.
- Longer lifespan, from 3-5 years to 10 years. Unlike HDDs, SSDs do not have any moving parts, making them more durable.
- SSDs are silent while HDDs emit 28–32 decibels.
- SSDs are shock-resistant and have fewer hardware failures
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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.
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