Power off the desktop and unplug the power cable
Press the power button for a few seconds to discharge residual power
Open the computer case
Ground yourself to prevent static damage
Locate an available SSD mounting bay or drive bracket
Mount the SSD into the bay using screws or a tray
Connect a SATA data cable from the SSD to a motherboard SATA port if using a SATA SSD
Connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the SSD if using a SATA SSD
Install the SSD into an M.2 slot and secure it with the mounting screw if using an M.2 SSD
Close the computer case
Reconnect the power cable and turn on the desktop
Enter BIOS or UEFI to confirm the SSD is detected
Initialize, partition, and format the SSD in the operating system if needed
Install the operating system or move files to the SSD if desired