In my case, it was as simple as sliding open the enclosure, slotting in the SSD, turning the small silicone retainer to hold the drive in place, and then closing it back up again.

CNET editor Dong Ngo shows how you can replace your computer's hard drive with a solid-state drive and be significantly happier with your life.

This week, we're updating our complete guide to solid-state drives, making it easier than ever to find everything you need to know about the best upgrade you can make.

If you're upgrading your SSD, you can turn your old one into a fully functioning external storage drive for your devices using a storage enclosure ...

There are few ways to make a laptop faster that are as easy and cost-effective as replacing your existing hard drive with a solid state drive (SSD).

Plus you’ll likely save a lot of money by DIYing your own external SSD. Large-capacity PCIe drives are available at surprisingly low prices.

So, instead of installing your SSD in the Optibay, you'll want to disconnect your regular hard drive, install the SSD in that slot, and then install your old drive in the Optibay and continue as ...

But if you’re going to have both the SSD and original hard drive in your Mac, you could pick a smaller SSD for OS X and your apps, keeping your music, photos, and videos on the old hard drive.