

Once cloning is completed (took app 25 minutes), close the windows and shutdown the tablet PC. Use the “ Migration” option to clone the internal 32Gb SSD to the new 128GB MyDigitalSSD.Boot from the Paragon Disk Manager Suite CD.Connect the 128GB MyDigitalSSD to the mSATA to USB adapter and plug the USB connector in your Acer Iconia W500.Like I said before I used Paragon Disk Manager Suite to clone the drives. Step 3: Clone the original SSD to the new SSD The Paragon Disk Manager Suite boot cd allows me to “ migrate” the old disk to the new one. I used Paragon Disk Manager Suite to clone the drives by plugging the 128GB MyDigitalSSD in the mSATA to USB adapter and connecting the USB connector to the Acer Iconia W500. I’m not sure if it has to do with the very small partition found on the original SSD. This appears the only way to make your Acer Iconia W500 recognize the MyDigitalSSD – sad, I know. The mSATA to USB adapter is needed to clone to original 32Gb SSD to the new 128GB MyDigitalSSD. Note that most of these tools can be used once maybe twice before they wear down, so a set of 10 is always handy.

To pry the casing open properly, I grabbed a few pry tools (typically used for opening iPods, cellphones, etc) from Amazon as well – this Pry Tools set is what I got and for the price (app.

In this case, to prevent scratches on the screen, I typically use an old towel to work on. I always find it a good practice to start with preparing my work area and having the necessary tools handy.
