JOE'S TECH — SSD UPGRADE BASICS 1. Confirm your PC supports SATA or NVMe M.2. 2. Match the correct M.2 length and PCIe generation. 3. Back up important files. 4. Decide whether to clone or install Windows fresh. 5. Disconnect power before installation. 6. Install the drive securely without overtightening. 7. Initialize and format it in Disk Management if used as storage.