>>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I have a Dell Latitude laptop. And yesterday I started getting messages from Window that there is something wrong with the hard drive. Sorry don't remember exact message. The computer and the drive are about 4 years old.
>>>>>>So I called Dell and they offered a SSD 1 TB drive to put in place of the existing drive.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>My questions are, please:
>>>>>>1. The Dell support person says that since my existing drive is 2.5" and the SSD is 2.5" too, it will fit into the existing slot.
>>>>>>Does this sound right?
>>>>>>2. If I buy SSD drive, can I re-partition it just like I did with the existing conventional drive? To make C:, D:, and E: drives?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>TIA
>>>>>
>>>>>Yes to both.
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>>>>Thank you for prompt reply. I have heard or read that SSD do not last as long as conventional drives. Is this true or a myth?
>>>
>>>Within 4-6 years a ssd should be more reliable,
>>>but hard to get to 20 years how they can make the hdd.
>>>The real difference is that a HDD often begins to lose data because the surface
>>>Magnetic is damaged, and you can retrieve a lot of data, a ssd often die suddenly due to an electrical problem.
>>
>>Thank you for your input. When I replace my HDD with SSD I will implement a more frequent backup routine. Maybe finally get to back up to a cloud.
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>I would never do that unless for temporary emergencies. Physical is the only way really under your control (and a chance of knowing your security was breached)

I do backup to an external hard drive. But they say it is a good idea to have a back up outside of the place of work (for me my home office), just in case. I can backup to a USB drive and put it in the bank safe deposit but it would require frequent trips back and forth. This is why I thought that a back up to a cloud (maybe once a week) would not be a bad idea. I have not checked what is available and the cost yet. So it is just a thought.