Installing Intel's New 320 SSDs

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Tony Rotten

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In the *desktop* installation instructions of Intel's new 320 SSDs, they state that prior to install the drive, to turn the desktop OFF (duh!).

But what I don't understand is why the also say to leave the desktop *plugged in*?

What if I don't? Will it fry the SSD later when it's plugged in and turned ON?

I don't want to literally burn $300 (for the 160GB) so I ask...

Thanks in advance.
 
Good grief. Really?

Dude, just turn your box off and plug it in. Unplugged or not.
 
He's asking "really?" in response to your question. If the documentation states to do it, why are you asking why what will happen if you don't? It doesn't really matter either way.

I'm going to guess that Intel wants you to keep it plugged in so that there's a proper ground connection to the computer.
 
Installing the SSD with the computer powered on would be unwise.

However, keep the power cord attached. This will give you (assuming your house is wired correctly) a quick and easy ground connection so that ESD doesn't toast your new ssd.
 
I am happy to to report that "all's well that ends well"... :) I had to remove the power cord for logistical reasons that don't matter and so I was EXTRA careful with the potential static electricity.

This is my first SSD and it replaced a Velocy Raptor 150GB which was the system disk and now it's a (tested) bootable replacement.

One even eerie characteristic that I noticed was not only the lightning fast startup of programs, but the SILENCE. At first I wondered if something was wrong... ha!
 
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