How to Format an SSD Drive

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Formatting an SSD drive is useful in the event you want to sell the drive, dispose of the drive, or install a new operating system. You can format an SSD drive using a Windows or Mac computer. Verify that the SSD drive you want formatted...
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Formatting an SSD drive is useful in the event you want to sell the drive, dispose of the drive, or install a new operating system. You can format an SSD drive using a Windows or Mac computer.

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Formatting an SSD Drive in Windows

  1. Step 1 Verify that the...
    Verify that the SSD drive you want formatted is either installed in your computer, or attached to your computer via USB cable.
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Formatting an SSD Drive on Mac OS X

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Warnings

  • If using a Windows computer, avoid defragmenting or performing a full format on your SSD drive. Since SSD drives have a limited number of read-write cycles, opt for the quick format option to help maintain the overall efficacy of your SSD drive.
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