Question: how to transfer data from laptop hdd to ssd?
Answer: Plug your SATA to USB data transfer cable into your laptop (ideally into a USB 3.0 port, for the best transfer speeds. USB 3.0 ports will have the blue tab on the inside) Plug your brand-spanking new SSD into the SATA cable. Follow the instructions in your drive cloning application to clone your existing hard disk.