Trouble replacing hdd on Toshiba Satellite p50-A

[Ryangodammit]

I’ve been trying to replace my hdd with an ssd on my Toshiba Satellite.

The bios seems be locked, in that I can access it but it only seems to want to use my specific hdd and wont recognise any other when it is attached.

I have created a windows 10 boot usb and was going to do a clean install but I can’t seem to get it to A) boot from the usb annd B) recognise the ssd in bios.

Has anyone done this? I’m sure it’s possible. My hdd is on it’s last legs and I’d love to speed the system up with an ssd

Thanks

[veeg]

What model is this model and model number is this laptop? You may need to turn off (disable) Secure Boot

[Ryangodammit]

It’s a Toshiba Satellite P50-A
Part number PSPMHA-09M04S

What is secure boot?

[Ryangodammit]

I can’t get it to boot from usb at all, even with my original (working) hdd in. Windows installation usb drive seems to be have been made correctly and usb is set as first boot device in the bios

[Ryangodammit]

Don’t panic everyone, I’ve got windows reinstalled on the ssd.

Now to reinstall the programs…

[jmarket]

I’m glad you got it resolved Ryan

I’ll keep this thread open in case you need further assistance.

[jmarket]

@Ryangodammit, how about sharing what you did to fix your problem?

[veeg]

Any updates for us? After 48 hrs this thread will be closed.